How to install Yoroi Wallet? How to create a wallet?

First, make sure you download Yoroi only from official sources. Here are the links to extension stores for most browsers: Chrome (also for Brave and Opera), Edge, Firefox

This simple tutorial will go over the step-by-step process to add your Yoroi Wallet to Chrome. Here is the link to the Chrome Web Store.

When you open the store, select Add to Chrome and press Add Extension to the popup question.

Once downloaded, you'll see the Yoroi logo among your Chrome extensions on the top right. Click on it to open the wallet.

To make accessing your wallet easier, pin it to Chrome. Click the puzzle icon followed by the pin icon beside Yoroi Wallet.

Choose your preferred language from the dropdown. You can select English or any other language available.

Next, read the terms of service and tick the box near I agree with the terms of use. Click Continue.

You'll have the option to enable payment URLs. This is optional and won't affect your wallet setup.

On the following screen, choose to create a new wallet. There are also options for restoring a wallet or connecting a hardware wallet like Ledger or Trezor.

Next, learn about recovery phrases. Remember, the recovery phrase is the only means of accessing your wallet. It is not possible to regenerate it. By losing it you risk losing access to your funds.

The next step is crucial. You’ll be shown your recovery phrase which is a set of 15 randomly generated words. Those words will only be shown to you once, they are the only means to recover a wallet. If you lose these words, your funds are permanently lost.

It is imperative that you carefully record them offline and not on your phone or PC, and safeguard them in a secure location. Read this article for a few tips: How to secure my recovery phrase?

Once you have written down your phrase, you will need to verify it in the next step (Step 3).

Next, you will be asked to name the wallet and create a password. Choose a name for your wallet and set a strong password. The name helps you identify your wallet easily, while the password adds an extra layer of security (you will use it to confirm transactions). Both are stored locally on your device and can be changed in the future.

Just below the Repeat password field, you will also find your wallet's checksum and plate number. An account checksum is an auto-generated graphic and a plate number that consists of four letters and four digits. The checksum is unique to your wallet and represents your public key. You should back up the checksum as it will help you know if you restore the correct wallet in the future.

Finally, click Create. Now, you can buy, send, and receive ADA and native tokens, stake your funds, register for the Catalyst voting plus enjoy many more functionalities in addition to those coming soon.

Updated on: 14/08/2025