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Install and Configure Your Safepal Wallet Extension Complete Setup and Recovery Process
<br>Install the Safepal Wallet Extension directly from the official Chrome Web Store or the official Safepal website to guarantee you receive legitimate software. This step protects your assets from counterfeit extensions designed to steal your recovery phrase. After adding the extension to your browser, click its icon to launch the setup process.<br>
<br>You will see a clear choice: create a new wallet or import an existing one. For a fresh start, select “Create Wallet.” The extension will then generate your unique 12-word mnemonic seed phrase. Write each word down in the exact order presented on a physical piece of paper. Treat this paper with the highest level of security; anyone who possesses these words controls your funds. Confirm your backup by correctly selecting the words in a verification step.<br>
<br>Following backup verification, establish a strong password specifically for the extension’s local access. This password encrypts your wallet data on this device, adding a necessary layer of protection for daily use. The final setup stage involves confirming the wallet’s terms, after which your functional, non-custodial wallet is ready to manage assets across multiple blockchains.<br>
<br>If you need to restore access on a new device, the process centers on your seed phrase. Open the extension and choose “Import Wallet.” Carefully enter your 12-word phrase, double-checking for any spelling errors or incorrect word order. A single mistake will prevent access. After submitting the correct phrase, set a new local password. Your complete portfolio, including all added tokens and transaction history, will synchronize, as your recovery phrase is the master key to your entire wallet state on the blockchain.<br>
Installing the Safepal Extension and Creating a New Wallet
<br>Open the Chrome Web Store or your preferred browser’s extension marketplace. Search for “Safepal Wallet” and confirm the developer is “Safepal” before adding the extension to your browser.<br>
<br>Click the new Safepal icon in your browser’s toolbar. Select “Create Wallet” on the welcome screen. You will see a clear choice between creating a software wallet or connecting a Safepal hardware device; for this setup, choose the software wallet option.<br>
<br>The extension generates your unique 12-word Secret Recovery Phrase. Write each word in its exact order on the provided offline backup card. Store this physical card securely, separate from your computer. Never save these words digitally, as a screenshot or text file.<br>
<br>Proceed to the verification step. You must correctly re-select the words when prompted. This confirms your backup is accurate and prepares you for future recovery.<br>
<br>Finally, establish a strong wallet password. This password encrypts the wallet data on your specific browser and device. It is required each time you access the extension or confirm transactions. With the password set, your new wallet is active and ready to receive assets.<br>
Connecting Your Existing Hardware Device to the Extension
<br>Ensure your SafePal S1 hardware wallet is powered on and unlocked with your PIN.<br>
<br>Open the SafePal browser extension and click the ‘Connect Wallet’ button. Select ‘Hardware Wallet’ from the list of available options.<br>
<br>Take your USB-C cable and connect your SafePal S1 device directly to your computer. The extension will automatically search for and detect your hardware device.<br>
<br>Check the screen of your SafePal S1. A connection request from the extension will appear. Carefully verify the details on your hardware screen match what you see in your browser.<br>
<br>Confirm the connection by physically pressing the button on your SafePal S1 device. This action authorizes the secure link between your hardware and the software.<br>
<br>Your wallet addresses will now load in the extension interface. You can view balances and prepare transactions, but every transaction requires final approval on the device itself.<br>
<br>For transactions, you will compose them in the extension, then a signature request will be sent to your SafePal S1. Review all details on the hardware’s secure screen before pressing the button to sign.<br>
<br>Disconnect your hardware wallet when your session is complete. Your private keys remain offline, protected inside the device.<br>
Restoring Your Account Using Secret Recovery Phrase
<br>Open your SafePal extension and click the “Import Wallet” button on the login screen.<br>
<br>Select the “Mnemonic Phrase” option. You will see a text field for entering your 12, 18, or 24-word phrase.<br>
<br>Type your secret recovery phrase exactly, with a single space between each word. Double-check the order and spelling; a single mistake will prevent access.<br>
<br>Choose the correct derivation path, often called “Address Type.” For most users, “BIP44” is the standard choice for Bitcoin and Ethereum-based networks.<br>
<br>Create a new, strong wallet password. This password encrypts your wallet data on this device and is required for future transactions.<br>
<br>After confirming, your wallet will rebuild. Check a few transaction histories or balances to confirm the restoration matches your original account.<br>
<br>Once verified, immediately test sending a small amount of crypto from the restored wallet. This confirms you fully control the recovered addresses.<br>
FAQ:
I installed the Safepal extension but my browser says it’s “not verified”. Is this normal and what should I do?
<br>Yes, this is a common occurrence, especially for newer extensions or right after an update. Browser stores like the Chrome Web Store have a verification process that can sometimes lag behind the developer’s release. You can proceed safely if you downloaded the extension directly from the official Safepal website or the official Chrome Web Store link they provide. Always double-check the developer name listed in the store details matches “Safepal” and the number of users is high. The warning should disappear after the browser store completes its review cycle, usually within a few days.<br>
Can I use the same recovery phrase for my Safepal hardware wallet and the new browser extension?
<br>Absolutely. This is the correct and intended method. The recovery phrase (12 or 24 words) *is* your wallet. Importing the same phrase into the Safepal extension creates a software version of the same wallet. Your assets and transaction history will be visible in both places. Any action taken in one interface (like sending crypto from the extension) will be reflected in the hardware wallet’s view, as they are both windows to the same blockchain account. This setup lets you check balances easily via the extension while keeping the security of your hardware wallet for approving transactions.<br>
I lost the computer where I had the Safepal extension. How do I get my wallet back on a new device?
<br>Since the extension is non-custodial, your wallet isn’t stored on that old computer. It’s on the blockchain. To recover access, you only need your secret recovery phrase. On your new computer, install the Safepal extension from the official source. During setup, choose “Import Wallet” instead of “Create Wallet.” Carefully enter your 12 or 24-word phrase in the exact order. After setting a new, strong password for the extension’s local access, your complete wallet with all its assets and history will be restored. You should then remove the extension from the old computer if possible, but without the password or phrase, others cannot access it.<br>
What’s the difference between the extension password and my recovery phrase? I’m confused about what to save where.
<br>These two items have completely separate purposes. Your **Recovery Phrase (12/24 words)** is the master key to all your crypto assets. Anyone with this phrase has full control of your wallet, on any device, forever. Write it on paper and store it physically, offline. Never digitize it. The **Extension Password** is a local convenience feature. It only locks and unlocks the extension on that specific browser. It does not protect your funds on the blockchain. If you forget this password, you can simply uninstall and re-import the extension using your recovery phrase, then set a new password. The password is for quick access; the phrase is for absolute, permanent recovery.<br>
