Onboarding
Introduction
QSafe Wallet offers users a seamless and secure onboarding experience through a browser extension. Once installed, users are guided step-by-step through either creating a new wallet or restoring an existing one, with user-friendly interfaces and essential security checks.
Getting Started: Wallet Installation & Launch
After installing the QSafe Wallet extension and launching it, users are redirected to the Onboarding Page, where they are greeted with a simple interface containing two options:
Create a New Wallet
Restore Existing Wallet
(i) Creating a New Wallet
Step 1: Create a Password
The first step is to create a strong password for protecting the wallet.
This password is essential for accessing the wallet locally.
⚠️ Important: This password cannot be recovered. Users are advised to store it securely.
Step 2: Confirm the Password
Users must re-enter the password to confirm it was typed correctly and remembered.
This validation ensures the user is aware of the exact password used.
Step 3: Mnemonic Phrase Generation
Upon successful password creation, a 12-word mnemonic phrase is generated.
This is a critical security component for recovering the wallet in the future.
Users are instructed to save this phrase offline, preferably in a secure, physical location.
Step 4: Mnemonic Phrase Verification
To ensure the user has securely stored the phrase, a short quiz is conducted.
Example: "Which of the following is the 9th word of your secret phrase?" Options:
Supply,Wire,Local,SilentThe user must correctly answer to proceed.
Once all four steps are completed successfully, the user is granted full access to the QSafe Wallet and its features.
(ii) Restore an Existing Wallet
If the user has previously created a wallet and wants to restore it:
Step 1: Choose "Restore Existing Wallet"
On the onboarding screen, the user selects the second option to begin the recovery process.
Step 2: Enter Secret Recovery Phrase
The user is redirected to a screen with a text area.
They must enter the 12-word mnemonic phrase from their previous wallet setup.
Step 3: Create a New Password
After successfully entering the phrase, the user must set a new password for the restored wallet.
This password is specific to the current device/browser instance.
Step 4: Confirm the Password
The new password is re-entered to ensure correctness and awareness.
Upon completing these steps, the wallet is restored successfully, and all previously associated data (accounts, balances, activity) becomes accessible again.
Important Notes
The 12-word mnemonic phrase is the only way to recover the wallet. QSafe does not store it, and it should never be shared with anyone.
The password only protects local access and cannot be recovered if forgotten. Use secure methods to store both the password and mnemonic phrase.
Screenshots corresponding to each step in both processes should be referenced for visual clarity (as indicated in the source text).
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