First Device Setup: Creating Your First Wallet

Welcome! This guide will walk you through the process of creating your first wallet on your ERA Wallet hardware device. Follow each step carefully to set up your device securely and correctly.

💡 At any point during setup, you can tap the (i) info icon on the device screen to read detailed information about the current step.

1. Device Preparation

Before creating a wallet, make sure you have completed the following:

1. Firmware Update — Install the latest Main Firmware if your device currently has Initial Firmware.

2. Authenticity Check — Complete the authentication process as described in the previous chapter.

3. Device charged — Make sure your device has enough battery to avoid interruptions during setup.

Once completed, your device is ready for wallet creation.

2. Choosing Wallet Creation Type

1. On the "Let's Start" screen, select Create to create a new wallet from scratch.

   
   

2. On the Setup Mode screen, select Standard.

   
   

   Standard — recommended for beginners. Includes helpful on-screen guidance at every step and a simple backup system: ERA Recovery Card and paper backup as an option.

   Expert — for advanced users. Offers additional features such as Shamir backup and ERA-Card Multishare backup. On-screen guidance is disabled and settings are more advanced.

   💡 Tip: For your first wallet, we strongly recommend choosing Standard.

3. After selecting Standard mode, you will see informational screens explaining:

   • Where your crypto assets are stored

   • What private keys are

   • How and why entropy is collected

   • Advanced backup using an ERA Card

   • How ERA Wallet works

3. The device will automatically generate your wallet's private keys (For Standard mode) OR Generating a Private Key (Entropy Collection) (For expert mode)

The device collects random data from various sensors to generate your private key. Follow the on-screen instructions for each step.

Step 1: Touchscreen

Move your finger across the screen until the progress bar is full.

Step 2: Accelerometer

Shake the device in different directions until the progress bar is full.

Step 3: Camera

Move the device to change the camera image until the progress bar is full.

💡 Ensure the room is well lit and has some visual variety — avoid pointing at a flat or monotone surface.

Press Next when complete. Once all steps are successful, the Success screen will appear — press Next to proceed to wallet backup creation.

⚠️ If you see "Not enough randomness", tap Try Again and repeat the step.

4. Creating a Wallet Backup

ERA Recovery Card

1. Prepare a card from the kit.

2. Set a PIN for the card (4–10 digits) and confirm.

   
   

   

3. Place the card against the top-back part of the device according to the on-screen animation.

4. After a successful backup, the Backup Saved screen will appear:

   • Next — proceed to the next step

   • One more — create an additional copy of the backup card

💡 Store the card in a safe place, separate from your device, to ensure you can recover your wallet if the device is lost or damaged.

⚠️ If an error occurs during recording, press back and try again. The error is most likely caused by the card being positioned incorrectly or disconnected too early. If the error persists after several attempts, contact support.

Paper Backup (Optional)

• If you want to write down your seed phrase on paper, tap Start and record it.

• If not, tap Skip.

💡 Use a waterproof pen and store your paper backup in a secure location.

5. Wallet Customization

Assign a Name

• Tap Create and enter a name (up to 10 characters).

• Or tap Skip to assign a default name (e.g., Wallet_1).

Choose an Icon

• Select an icon for your wallet and tap Confirm.

6. Linking with a Software Wallet

Linking provides a convenient interface to manage your assets and perform transactions via supported third-party software wallets.

1. Tap Link now on your device.

2. Select a Software Wallet from the list.

   
   
   

3. Select the blockchain(s) you want to use with this wallet.

4. Choose your platform: iOS or Android.

   
   

5. A QR code will appear for downloading the app. Download and install it on your phone.

   
   

   
   Carefully read the linking instructions on the device screen and follow the necessary steps in the software wallet.

6. Choose Show QR and scan the code displayed on your device.

   

   
   After successful linking, the device will confirm the connection.

💡 Scanning tips: If the QR code scan fails, make sure the room is well lit. Hold the phone steady and wait for it to focus. If the code is blurry on screen, try adjusting the distance between your phone and the device. You can also tap the screen to help the camera focus.

Congratulations!

Your ERA Wallet is now ready to securely store, manage, and interact with a wide range of blockchain assets and applications.