What to know about the BITGET NANO Hardware Wallet
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If you have purchased yourself an BITGET NANO hardware wallet, you are already on your way to securing your cryptocurrency in the most secure air-gapped cold wallet. However, it is also important for you, the user, to understand the basics of this wallet in order to keep your crypto secure at all time.
What is the purpose of the BITGET NANO?
The BITGET NANO helps you create your cryptocurrency account in a secure and offline environment. This consists of creating your private key and the public key. The public key is shared to the App and the private key will be kept securely within the BITGET NANO, protected from any hackers. The BITGET NANO is also used when users want to securely sign for a transaction.
What is the purpose of the ELLIPAL APP?
The BITGET App is designed to be paired with the BITGET NANO. The BITGET NANO simply pairs with the BITGET APP via QR code and now, the APP now has all of your addresses. The addresses sync up with the blockchain and allows you to view your balance and create transactions. You cannot view your balance on the BITGET NANO because it is completely offline.
You can also create an account directly on the App, this will create a hot wallet account.
How to Set Up My First Cold Wallet Account on The BITGET NANO?
Transaction signing using QR code is a new idea for many people but it is much easier and fast (and secure!) once you get it. Follow the steps and the video below to understand.
i. If you want to send ETH, for example, go to your account on your BITGET NANO and select ETH.
ii. Select "Send" at the bottom right corner.
iii. Enter the amount you wish to send in ETH, fill in the destination address and select your gas fee. Once done, select "submit".
iv. Double check your transaction details. Tap the dark area of the screen to reveal your "Unsigned Data QR Code".
v. Now, on your BITGET NANO, go to your account and select ETH. Select "Sign" icon on the right.
vi. Input your password and press "Ok". This will turn on the camera on the BITGET NANO.
vii. Use the BITGET NANO to scan the "Unsigned Data QR Code" on the BITGET App. Double check the details and select "Ok".
viii. The BITGET NANO will generate "Signed Data QR code".
ix. On the BITGET App, select "Scan Signed Data QR Code", the App will turn on its camera.
x. Use the App to scan the "Signed Data QR code" on the BITGET NANO to finish sending.
xi. On the App, you can press on ETH again to check on your transaction history.
Once you have successfully created your account on the BITGET NANO, you will have to pair it with BITGET App to be able to view your balance and create transactions. If you haven't, download the App HERE. Pairing is easy, follow the steps and video below.
i. On the account you just created on the BITGET NANO, select the icon on the top right of the screen.
ii. It will open the "Connect to App" page along your your "App Connection QR codes".
iii. Go to the BITGET App, select "Add Account" and select "Connect to Cold Wallet".
iv. Press "Connect to Cold Wallet" and the camera will open on your mobile phone.
v. Using your phone's camera, scan all the QR codes on the BITGET NANO. You can press "Auto Play" on the BITGET NANO to let it plays through all of the QR codes automatically while your hold the camera.
vi. Finish scanning all the QR codes and check out the your new cold wallet account on your phone.
Creating an account is easy, follow the steps below and watch the video below for reference.
i. Turn on your BITGET NANO, choose your language, select "Next", and select "Create Account".
ii. Fill in your account information and set up your passphrase (optional). Passphrase is crucial when you need to recover your wallet, never forget it.
iii. Select "Create Account", read carefully and check the 3 important points. The BITGET NANO will give you a set of mnemonics.
iv. Write down your mnemonics and keep it well. It is the only backup to your wallet and all of your crypto.
v. Verify the mnemonics by selecting the right words in order and press "Verify Mnemonics".
vi. Select the coins you want included in the account and finish creation process.