SafePal Browser Extension: Educational Resource

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Заголовок: Safepal wallet extension setup guide and recovery help Описание: Install and Configure Your Safepal Wallet Extension A Guide for Setup and Account Recovery Install the Safepal Wallet extension directly from the official Chrome Web Store or the Safepal website to begin. This step ensures you get the legitimate software, protecting your assets from the start. The setup wizard will then guide you through creating a new wallet or connecting an existing one. During wallet creation, you will generate and see your 12-word Secret Recovery Phrase. Write these words down in the exact order on the provided offline card. This phrase is the master key to your funds; the extension itself does not store it. Treat the paper backup with maximum security, never sharing it or storing it digitally. Once your wallet is active, take a moment to explore the extension's interface. You can easily add custom tokens using their contract addresses, adjust transaction slippage tolerance for swaps, and connect to decentralized applications by clicking the "Connect Wallet" button on supported sites. The extension manages these interactions securely. If you need to restore your wallet on a new device, select "Import Wallet" in the extension. Carefully enter your 12-word phrase. Double-check each word for spelling and the correct sequence. A single mistake will lock you out, so accuracy here is critical. After successful entry, your complete portfolio and transaction history will reappear. Downloading the Official Safepal Extension from the Chrome Web Store Open your Chrome browser and navigate directly to the Chrome Web Store. Use the search bar at the top-left corner and type "Safepal Wallet". Verify the developer name listed is "Safepal". The official extension icon is a purple square with a white "S" shield. This step protects you from fraudulent imitations. Click the blue "Add to Chrome" button on the extension's page. A confirmation dialog will appear detailing the permissions the extension requires. Select "Add extension" to begin the installation. The process completes in seconds, and the Safepal icon will appear in your browser's toolbar extension menu. Pin the extension for easy access. Click the puzzle piece icon in your toolbar, find the Safepal Wallet extension, and click the pin icon next to it. Your next action is to launch the extension by clicking its pinned icon. You will then choose to create a new wallet or connect an existing one using your Safepal hardware device. Creating a New Wallet and Securing Your Secret Recovery Phrase Open the SafePal extension and select "Create Wallet". The software will generate your unique 12-word Secret Recovery Phrase. Write each word in its exact order using a pen and the physical backup card provided by SafePal. Verify the spelling twice; a single wrong word can lock you out permanently. Never save this phrase digitally. Avoid typing it into any document, email, note-taking app, or cloud storage. Screenshots are equally risky and can be compromised by malware. Store your written backup in a secure, private location, like a fireproof safe or a locked drawer. For increased safety, consider splitting the phrase across two separate secure locations. Complete the verification step in the extension by correctly selecting the words when prompted. This confirms you have a proper record. Your Secret Recovery Phrase is the only way to restore your wallet if you lose access to your device. The security of your assets depends entirely on how well you protect these words. Connecting the Extension to Your Safepal Hardware Wallet First, confirm your Safepal hardware wallet is updated to its latest firmware using the Safepal App on your mobile device. Open the Safepal Wallet Extension in your browser and click the ‘Connect Wallet’ button. Select the ‘Hardware Wallet’ option from the list that appears. You will see a connection screen with a QR code. Now, open the Safepal App on your smartphone. Tap the ‘Scan’ icon and point your camera at the QR code displayed by the browser extension. This creates a secure, encrypted link between the devices without exposing your private keys. Your hardware wallet will receive a signature request. Physically press the button on the device itself to confirm and authorize the connection. This manual verification ensures you maintain complete control over every transaction. After confirmation, the extension interface will refresh, displaying your wallet balances and transaction history. The extension now acts as a secure window to view your portfolio and prepare transactions, while all signing remains protected on the isolated hardware device. For future sessions, you typically only need to scan the QR code again; the extension will remember your wallet's public address. Always verify that the connection request shown on your hardware wallet's screen matches the action you intend to perform in the browser. Adding Custom Token Networks to Your Wallet Open your SafePal extension and click the network selector, typically labeled "Ethereum" or "BNB Chain" near the top of the interface. Select "Add Custom Network" from the bottom of the dropdown list. You must gather precise network details to proceed. You will need to enter these five parameters correctly: Network Name: The official name (e.g., Polygon Mainnet). RPC URL: A public or trusted node endpoint. Chain ID: A unique number for the network (e.g., 137 for Polygon). Currency Symbol: The native token's ticker (e.g., MATIC). Block Explorer URL: The website for viewing transactions. Find this data from the network's official documentation or a reliable source like the chain's official website. Avoid using RPC URLs from unverified blogs or forums. An incorrect entry can lead to lost funds. Carefully paste each piece of information into its corresponding field in the SafePal form. Double-check the Chain ID and RPC URL for accuracy, as these are the most common points of error. After verifying everything, click "Save". The new network will now appear in your network selector. To add a custom token on this new network, switch to it using the selector. Go to the "Assets" tab and click "Add Token". Search for the token contract address. You can find this address on the network's block explorer. Paste the address, and the wallet should auto-fill the symbol and decimals. Confirm the details and click "Add". Always send a small test transaction before moving large amounts to a newly added custom network. This confirms your setup works and helps avoid mistakes with main transfers. Recovering a Wallet Using Your 12-Word Secret Phrase Open the SafePal extension and click the "I have a wallet" button on the welcome screen. Select "Software Wallet" as your recovery method. You will see a field to enter your secret phrase. Follow these steps carefully: Type your 12 words in the exact order you wrote them down. Place a single space between each word. Do not use commas or any other punctuation. Double-check the spelling of every word. The system is case-insensitive. Click "Confirm" once all words are entered correctly. If the phrase is valid, you will be prompted to set a new, strong wallet password. This password encrypts the extension on your current browser. Create a password you haven't used elsewhere. Use a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Store this password securely, separate from your 12-word phrase. After setting the password, your wallet interface will load. Your assets and transaction history should appear shortly. To verify the recovery worked completely: Check that the receiving address matches the one from your old wallet. Review your transaction list to confirm it shows your past activity. Encountering an error? The most common issues are: Invalid Phrase: A single misspelled word or incorrect word order will cause this. Review your backup carefully. Empty Wallet: The recovered wallet shows zero balance. Ensure you selected the correct network (like BNB Smart Chain or Ethereum) for your assets. You may need to add a token contract address manually. Wrong Derivation Path: Rarely, some wallets use a different path. SafePal usually detects this, but you can manually select a path in advanced settings during recovery. Once recovery is successful, treat your 12-word phrase with renewed care. It remains the only key to your funds. Never share it, and consider storing it on a physical medium like metal. Connecting the Extension to Decentralized Applications (dApps) Open your dApp in a supported browser like Chrome or Brave and locate its "Connect Wallet" button. Select "WalletConnect" from the connection options list presented by the dApp. A QR code will appear on your screen. Open your SafePal extension and click the "WalletConnect" icon in the top right corner. Choose "Scan QR Code" and use your camera to scan the code from the dApp website. Review the connection request details within the extension. Confirm the network and the dApp's name to ensure you are connecting to the correct service. Authorize the connection. Your SafePal wallet address will now appear on the dApp interface, confirming a successful link. For transactions, the extension will automatically prompt you to review and sign. Carefully check the gas fees and contract details before approving any action. If a dApp does not support WalletConnect, check its settings for a "Browser Extension" or "Injected Wallet" option. Ensure your SafePal extension is unlocked; most dApps will detect it automatically in these cases. To manage active connections, go to the WalletConnect section inside your extension. You can view and disconnect any dApp session there at any time. Finding Your Transaction History and Wallet Address Open your SafePal extension and click on the specific asset, like Bitcoin or Ethereum, to see its dedicated wallet address. You can copy this address directly from the main asset view. Use it to receive funds from exchanges or other wallets. Each cryptocurrency in your wallet has a unique address; always double-check you are sending the correct asset to its matching address format. What You Need Where to Find It Your wallet address for receiving crypto Click on the asset card (e.g., "ETH") inside the extension. The address is displayed and can be copied with one click. Full transaction history for an asset On that same asset page, locate and click the "Transaction Records" or history button. This opens a detailed list. Detailed information about a single transaction Click on any transaction entry in your history to view its status, amount, network fee, and the transaction ID (TxID). For a broader view across all assets, access the main menu in the extension. Select "Transaction Records" to see a combined log of all incoming and outgoing activity. This log helps you track payments and confirmations in one place. If you need to prove a payment or investigate a delay, use the transaction ID (TxID). Click on the specific transaction in your history, copy its TxID, and paste it into a blockchain explorer like BscScan or Etherscan. The explorer shows the exact number of network confirmations and the current status on the chain, independent of your wallet's interface. Your transaction history is stored on the blockchain, not locally. This means you can access the same complete record from any compatible wallet software if you restore your SafePal using your secret recovery phrase. FAQ: I installed the Safepal extension but it's just showing a blank white screen. What went wrong? This is usually a conflict with another browser extension. The most common fix is to disable or remove other crypto wallet extensions (like MetaMask, Trust Wallet browser extension, etc.) for the time being. After disabling them, close your browser completely and restart it. Then, open only the Safepal extension. If it loads, you can try re-enabling other extensions one by one to find which one causes the conflict. Also, ensure your browser (Chrome, Brave, Edge) is updated to the latest version. Can I recover my existing Safepal hardware wallet into the browser extension? No, you cannot. The Safepal browser extension is designed solely for creating and managing a software wallet. For security reasons, the private keys from a Safepal dApp hardware wallet (like the S1 or X1) are never exported and cannot be imported into a software extension. To use your hardware wallet with a browser, you connect the physical device via USB when you need to sign a transaction. The extension will then prompt you to confirm the action on the device's own screen, keeping your keys offline. I lost my 12-word phrase. I still have the wallet password and access on my phone. Can I set up the extension with just the password? Your wallet password only protects access to that specific device (your phone). It cannot be used to recover or recreate your wallet on a new device like the browser extension. To set up the extension with your existing wallet, you must have the original 12-word recovery phrase. While you still have access on your phone, open the Safepal mobile app immediately. Go to "Me" > "Settings" > "Wallet Management," select your wallet, and use the "Export Mnemonic Phrase" feature. Write it down securely, and then use those exact words in the extension's recovery process. Do this before you lose access to the phone. What's the difference between the "Create Wallet" and "Import Wallet" options during setup? Choose "Create Wallet" if you need a brand new cryptocurrency wallet. This will generate a fresh 12-word recovery phrase and a new set of public addresses. Use this if you're starting from scratch. Select "Import Wallet" if you already have a wallet from Safepal (mobile or another extension) or a compatible wallet (like Trust Wallet) and you want to access it from your browser. You will need to enter your existing 12 or 24-word recovery phrase. This does not create a new wallet; it gives you a new way to view and manage your existing funds and accounts.