If Core extension is not already installed, navigate to the Chrome store to download the extension on the Chrome browser.
Click on the Core extension icon in the browser to be redirected to the login screen.
NOTE: Core extension is currently only officially released on Chrome. Users may face unexpected issues on non-Chrome browsers.
Users will have two options for creating a new Core wallet: Continuing with an email address or manually creating one. For information on accessing an existing wallet, please refer to this article.
Sign up with Google or Apple email
Sign up with Google or Apple email
Select Continue With Google / Apple.
Users will be prompted to log in with a Gmail account. If users want to use a different Google account than the one currently used for their Chrome profile, they will need to add one manually.
Users can choose if they would like to add multi-factor authentication (MFA) to their wallet to use when accessing their wallet on additional devices.
If users choose to add MFA to their wallet, follow the prompts for the chosen method on how to add it to the wallet.
Users can choose to skip adding MFA to their wallet and set it up later.
Choose to opt in or out for Core Analytics by selecting Unlock or No Thanks.
Create a name and password to use when accessing the wallet.
Create new wallet
Create new wallet
Select Manually Create New Wallet.
Copy the recovery phrase displayed on the screen. Record this somewhere safe and secure.
After acknowledging that losing this recovery phrase can lead to loss of funds, click Next.
Select the appropriate recovery phrase words as prompted and click Save.
Create a name and password to use when accessing the wallet.
NOTE: Do NOT share your Recovery Phrase with anyone else. It will give others access to the wallet and its funds, which could lead to permanent loss.
For any additional questions, please view our other knowledge base articles or contact a Product Support team member via the chat button. Examples are for illustrative purposes only.