Introduction

Wow what a long guide! Don't worry you only need Rabby Wallet or MetaMask. And there are lots of pictures. Yay! Rabby Wallet has better support for Pulsechain so it is covered first. MetaMask is lower down. Use the links on the side menu to jump around.

A Beginners Guide to Getting and Setting Up Rabby Wallet

Rabby Wallet is a secure, non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet designed for Ethereum and other EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) compatible blockchains. Its user-friendly, packed with features like transaction previews and security alerts, and perfect for managing your crypto assets. Follow these steps to get started!

Step 1: Download Rabby Wallet

1. Visit the Official Website: Open your desktop browser (e.g., Chrome, Brave, or Firefox) and go to rabby.io. This is the official source. Always download from here to avoid scams!

   

2. Choose the Extension: Select your browser (e.g., "Chrome or Firefox". Browsers like Brave are based on Chrome so select Chrome if you have Brave).

   

3. Install the Extension:
   • For Chrome/Brave: Youll be redirected to the Chrome Web Store. Click "Add to Chrome" (or "Add to Brave"), then confirm by clicking "Add Extension" in the pop-up.

     

   • For Firefox: Follow the similar prompts in the Firefox Add-ons store.

     

4. Verify Installation: Once installed, youll see the Rabby Wallet icon in your browser's toolbar. Pin it for easy access by clicking the puzzle piece icon (extensions menu) and selecting the pin next to Rabby Wallet.
   Brave:

   

   Firefox - Locate the puzzle piece and click it:

   

   Firefox - Locate the gear and click it. Note: Click "Pin to Toolbar":

   

   Firefox - Rabby Wallet is now on the toolbar!

   

Step 2: Set Up Your Wallet

1. Open Rabby Wallet: Click the Rabby Wallet icon in your toolbar to launch it.
2. Get Started: Youll see a welcome screen. Choose one of two options:

   

   • Create a New Wallet: If youre starting fresh.
   • Import an Existing Wallet: If you already have a wallet (e.g., MetaMask) and want to migrate.
3. Option A - Create a New Wallet:
   • Click "Create a new address".
   • Set a strong password (at least 8 characters, mix letters, numbers, and symbols) and confirm it. This password locks the extension and encrypts your local data.

   

   • Click "Next" to generate your seed phrase.

   

   • Back Up Your Seed Phrase: A 12-word phrase will appear. Write it down on paper and store it securely (e.g., in a safe). Never store it digitally or share it! It's the key to recovering your wallet!

   

   • You may be asked to enter you seed phrase again. Confirm you've saved it by entering the words in the correct order, then click "I've Saved the Phrase".

   

4. Option B - Import an Existing Wallet:
   • Click "I already have an address".
   • Select "Import Seed Phrase" (if migrating from MetaMask or another wallet) or "Import Private Key" (for a specific address).
   • Enter your 12-word seed phrase or private key, then set a password as above.
   • Click "Next" to import your wallet.
5. Finish Setup: Once your wallet is created or imported, youll see the main interface with your address and balance.

   

Step 3: Secure Your Wallet

• Double-Check Your Seed Phrase: Ensure its stored offline in a safe place. Without it, you cant recover your funds if you lose access.
• Enable Security Features: Rabby automatically includes transaction previews (showing balance changes before confirming) and risk alerts. Familiarize yourself with these when you make your first transaction.
• Avoid Phishing: Only use the official rabby.io site and never enter your seed phrase on unknown websites or share it with anyone.

Step 4: Start Using Rabby Wallet

• Add Funds: Copy your wallet address (click the address at the top) and send crypto from an exchange or another wallet.
• Explore Features: Use the "Swap" feature for token trades, "Send" to transfer assets, or connect to DeFi apps via the wallets interface.
• Switch Chains: Rabby auto-detects the correct blockchain for most DeFi apps, so no manual chain switching is needed.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Extension Not Showing?: Ensure its pinned in your browsers toolbar or check your extensions menu.
• Tokens Not Visible?: Rabby auto-displays most EVM tokens, but you can manually add custom tokens via their contract address if needed.
• Need Help?: Visit the Rabby Wallet Help Center at support.rabby.io for guides and FAQs.
• Pulsechain support getting removed?Sadly Rabby have decided remove support for Pulsechain by default but don't worry you can still add Pulsechain as a custom network. Instructions coming soon!

Thats it! In just a few minutes, youve got Rabby Wallet up and running. Enjoy a safer, smarter crypto experience tailored for todays blockchain world. Happy exploring!

A Beginners Guide to Getting and Setting Up MetaMask

MetaMask is a free, non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet designed for Ethereum and other EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) compatible blockchains. Its a popular tool for managing ETH, ERC-20 tokens, and interacting with decentralized apps (dApps). Follow these steps to get started!

Step 1: Download MetaMask (Work in progress, images coming soon!)

1. Visit the Official Website: Open your desktop browser (e.g., Chrome, Brave, or Firefox) and go to metamask.io. Always use the official site to avoid phishing scams.
2. Choose the Extension: Click "Download" on the homepage, then select your browser (e.g., "Install MetaMask for Chrome").
3. Install the Extension:
   • For Chrome/Brave: Youll be taken to the Chrome Web Store. Click "Add to Chrome" (or "Add to Brave"), then confirm by clicking "Add Extension".
   • For Firefox: Follow similar steps in the Firefox Add-ons store.
4. Verify Installation: After installation, the MetaMask fox icon appears in your browsers toolbar. Pin it by clicking the extensions menu (puzzle piece icon) and selecting the pin next to MetaMask.

Step 2: Set Up Your Wallet

1. Open MetaMask: Click the MetaMask icon in your toolbar to launch it.
2. Get Started: Youll see a welcome screen. Choose:
   • Create a Wallet: For a new wallet.
   • Import Wallet: If you have an existing wallet to migrate.
3. Option A - Create a New Wallet:
   • Click "Create a Wallet".
   • Agree to the terms of use (optional data sharing can be declined).
   • Set a strong password (minimum 8 characters, mix letters, numbers, and symbols) and click "Create".
   • Back Up Your Seed Phrase: A 12-word secret recovery phrase will appear. Write it down on paper and store it safely (e.g., in a secure location). Never save it digitally--its your only way to recover your wallet.
   • Confirm the phrase by selecting the words in order, then click "Confirm".
4. Option B - Import an Existing Wallet:
   • Click "Import Wallet".
   • Enter your 12-word seed phrase or private key.
   • Set a password and click "Import".
5. Finish Setup: Once complete, youll see your wallets main interface with your public address and balance.

Step 3: Secure Your Wallet

• Protect Your Seed Phrase: Store it offline in a safe place. Losing it means losing access to your funds if something goes wrong.
• Use a Strong Password: Your password unlocks the extension--keep it unique and secure.
• Beware of Phishing: Only use metamask.io and never share your seed phrase with anyone or enter it on suspicious sites.

Step 4: Start Using MetaMask

• Add Funds: Click your wallet address at the top to copy it, then send ETH or tokens from an exchange or another wallet.
• Explore Features: Use "Buy" to purchase ETH directly, "Send" to transfer assets, or "Swap" for token trades within MetaMask.
• Connect to dApps: Visit a dApp site (e.g., Uniswap), click "Connect Wallet", and select MetaMask to interact with it.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Extension Missing?: Check your browsers extensions menu and ensure its pinned or enabled.
• Tokens Not Showing?: Add custom tokens manually by entering their contract address (find it on sites like Etherscan).
• Need Help?: Visit support.metamask.io for FAQs and support.

Thats it! Youve set up MetaMask and are ready to dive into the world of Ethereum and Web3. Enjoy managing your crypto securely!