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  • 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.Some readers
  • Can I restore another Cardano wallet in Yoroi?
    Yoroi supports 15 and 24 recovery phrase wallets, which means you can restore a Cardano wallet in Yoroi with this type of private key (recovery phrase). The restore process is the same as restoring your Yoroi wallet. Note: Yoroi doesn’t support multi-account wallets, therefore it might restore only the first account from your original wallet. Bear in mind that you can have the same wallet opened/restored in Daedalus and Yoroi at a time. It means it is going to be two identical copies with ideSome readers
  • How to restore a wallet (Yoroi Extension)?
    Before You Begin Make sure you have your 15- or 24-word recovery phrase ready. Do not enter hardware wallet recovery phrases into Yoroi — use the Connect hardware wallet option instead. Step-by-Step Guide 1. Access the Wallet Menu If a wallet is already open, click the wallet icon in the top-right corner to open the wallets menu. Screenshot 2025-01-31 at 09.56.37.png (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/a/0/5/6a053c42867ca800/ae97b05b-590d-43aSome readers
  • How to restore a wallet (Yoroi Mobile)?
    Before You Begin Make sure you have your 15- or 24-word recovery phrase ready. Do not enter hardware wallet recovery phrases into Yoroi — use the Connect hardware wallet option instead. Step-by-Step Guide 1. Launch Yoroi Mobile App Tap Add Wallet to begin restoring a wallet. photo2024-10-16 15.45.55.jpeg 2. Select Restore Option ChoSome readers
  • How to receive ADA in Yoroi Wallet?
    You can receive ADA to your Yoroi wallet by copying your wallet’s receive address and sending ADA to it from a centralized exchange (like Coinbase or Binance) or from another Cardano wallet (like Daedalus or another Yoroi wallet). Step-by-Step Guide 1. Open Yoroi Mobile App Launch the Yoroi app and go to your wallet. 2. Tap the "Receive" Tab From the bottom menu, tap the Receive tab to access your wallet’s ADA receiving address. 3. Copy Your ADA Receive Address TSome readers
  • What recovery phrases are supported in Yoroi?
    Yoroi supports restoring wallets using either 15-word or 24-word recovery phrases. Every wallet created in Yoroi has a 15-word recovery phrase. Additionally, you can restore wallets created in other Cardano wallets as long as they utilize either a 15-word or 24-word recovery phrase. Please note that Yoroi does not support 12-word recovery phrases. While it was previously possible to claim 12-word Byron wallets from Daedalus, users needed to already have a wallet restored in Yoroi, which means tFew readers
  • About test networks in Yoroi
    1. What is the Preprod Network in Yoroi Wallet? Yoroi Wallet offers a testnet environment known as the Preprod network. This feature allows users and developers to test products and environments safely, without the risk of using real ADA on the mainnet. The Preprod network is a simulated environment where you can carry out testing and experimentation without involving real funds. 2. What’s the difference between the mainnet and the testnet (preprod)? Mainnet: The live, realFew readers
  • How to download a CSV file or public key(xpub) for tax purposes?
    One option is to download the public keys of your wallet. To do this, open your wallet in Yoroi and go to Settings Wallet Export wallet. To download the CSV file, go to the Transactions tab and click on EXPORT in the upper right corner. Screenshot 2024-02-13 at 10.51.04.png Both features are available in the browser extension only in Yoroi Extension, so if you use ourFew readers
  • How to send ADA and other tokens in Yoroi?
    To send ADA or other tokens through Yoroi, head to your Wallet page and then Send. Screenshot 2024-02-01 at 12.37.54.png Now, type in the recipient's wallet address, ADA Handle, or domain. Remember, Yoroi works exclusively with Cardano, so your recipient must be on the Cardano blockchain. If needed, make a record of any details about the transfer in the Memo fieldFew readers
  • What is a password in Yoroi?
    Every time you make a transaction with your Yoroi Wallet Extension (desktop) and Yoroi Mobile, you will be prompted to enter a specific user-generated password to confirm or authorize it. In Yoroi, this is called your password. A password is an additional layer of security to ensure that your Cardano ADA and crypto will be kept safe. It is configured during the initial setup of your Yoroi Wallet and if you ever forget or lose your password, it is easy to reset your Yoroi Wallet’s password iFew readers
  • How to delete my Yoroi wallet?
    Simply remove the plugin from your browser in the Extensions section or delete Yoroi mobile app. As per the Yoroi privacy policy, we don't store any information about our users, so there is nothing for EMURGO to delete. You can remove the wallet from the extension but there is no way to delete it from the blockchain. Please follow this step to ensure all your data is cleaned from your device: Remove the Yoroi extension from your browser or Yoroi mobile app from your phone. Warning: it wiFew readers
  • How can I display my ADA balance in fiat currency?
    Alongside your ADA balance, you can now display your ADA value in different FIAT currencies. At the moment, you can choose between the US dollar, Euro, Japanese yen, Chinese renminbi yuan, South Korean won, and Brazilian real.  On top of that, you can also pick Bitcoin or Ethereum. We also plan to add more pairing options in the future. To pick the pairing, you should simply go to Settings General Fiat pairing and pick one of the options from the drop-down menu. Only one currency can be seFew readers
  • Does Yoroi have fees?
    To use any blockchain network, including Cardano, a small fee is charged to create a transaction (e.g. sending funds, delegating to a stake pool, withdrawing rewards). The fee amount depends on the size of the transaction. For more details follow this link. With Yoroi, you won't face any extra charges, as you'll only be responsible for paying standard network fees.Few readers
  • Can I send ADA from an exchange to my Yoroi wallet and vice versa?
    Yes, if the exchanges support Cardano. If for any reason you are not able to do it, please contact the exchange’s support team. If you get an “Invalid address” sending ADA from Yoroi to an exchange, you are entering an address that isn’t on the Cardano blockchain. If you don’t know the Cardano address for your wallet with the exchange, please contact their team for help.Few readers
  • How to redeem a Yoroi paper wallet?
    To claim the balance from your paper wallet, follow these steps: First, open the wallet you want to claim your funds to. If you don’t have one, you can create a new wallet in Yoroi. Next, go to Settings Support/Logs and select Transfer from paper wallet. Screenshot 2024-11-20 at 12.52.34.png Then, choose Legacy Yoroi paper wallet and enter the 21-word reFew readers
  • How do I log out of Yoroi desktop extension?
    The Yoroi Extension doesn't have a logout option. You can simply close the tab to exit. Note, that no one else can transfer your ADA without your spending password/hardware wallet.Few readers
  • Single vs multi-address wallets in Yoroi
    Yoroi supports two types of wallet structures: single-address and multi-address wallets. These terms refer to how wallet addresses are generated and used, particularly across Yoroi Mobile and Extension. Single-Address Wallets Single address mode uses one address for all transactions. This mode is ideal for most users and offers a more consistent experience across apps and platforms. Keeps your balance, staking, and governance in one place Makes syncing with DApps and third-party toolsFew readers
  • Can I create multiple wallets in Yoroi?
    Yes, you can create multiple wallets in Yoroi. Each wallet has its own private key (recovery phrase), so you need to back up recovery phrases for all wallets.Few readers
  • What is a wallet checksum?
    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 after creating a wallet to ensure you recover the correct wallet later. Screenshot 2023-08-17 at 12.13.20.pngFew readers
  • ADA Handle, CNS, and Unstoppable Domains support in Yoroi Wallet.
    In our ongoing efforts to enhance the ease of sending funds through Yoroi, we've introduced a new feature that allows users to make transactions using web3 domains. Think of a web3 domain as a simplified version of your wallet address, providing a user-friendly way for you to send and receive funds securely. To make this process seamless, our domain resolver acts as a link between easily readable domain names and the more intricate blockchain addresses associated with them. Beyond the standardFew readers

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