Petra Aptos Wallet Extension for Chrome

Petra Aptos Wallet is a free web application, accessible as a chrome extension that allows users to store and transfer assets, interact with decentralized applications, and view NFTs, all on the Aptos Blockchain. So if you want to use this wallet, then check the below documentation that shows you how to assimilate the wallet into your dApp and enable your user to connect their Petra wallet to the Blockchain of Aptos.

A Step-By-Step Guide to Using and Setting Up Petra Aptos Wallet

Petra is a crypto wallet developed to access the Aptos Blockchain, but users must first satisfy two requirements to install the extension and create a wallet or account. Here is the process and how you can do it:

1. Install the Petra Chrome Wallet extension

• Before creating the new wallet, you first have to add the extension to the chrome browser. To do this, visit the official "Petra Aptos Wallet" website and tap the "Download" button. Then you will be taken to the chrome web store, where you can download the extension.

• After that, click the "Extension Tab" in google chrome and enable the developer mode. 

• Then, click the "Load Unpacked" and go to the "Build" folder in the unzipped folder clemency.

2. Create new wallet

• After installing and launching the extension, click the "Create New Wallet" option.

• Then, enter a "Strong Password" that contains at least eight characters, one lowercase letter, one uppercase letter, one special character, or one number.

• After that, confirm your password and accept the "Terms of Services."

• Next, the "Secret recovery phrase" screen will open on your screen; click the grey box to see the mnemonic phrase.

• Tap the "Copy" option to add a phrase to your clipboard. Then, "Paste" the recovery phrase in the required field. You can also note down your mnemonic phrase on the paper so that you can reinstall the extension or get a new device.

• Click "Done" to complete the process of creating a wallet.

3. Create a new account.

• Once you create a new wallet, create a new account. To do this, click the "Petra Icon" button at the top right of the wallet. 

• Tap the "Add Account" at the bottom side of your screen.

• Then, click the "Create New Account" option. Again the secret recovery phrase will open on your screen.

• Copy the phrase and paste them on the required fields.

• After that, find your new account in the central account list. Now you can easily allocate your assets to different accounts. 

4. Import and existing account

• To import an existing account, click the round icon of Petra at the top of Petra Aptos Wallet.

• Tap the "Add Account" option at the bottom of your screen.

• On the screen of the import account, click either "Import Mnemonic" or "Import Private Key."

• After that, enter the account key or secret recovery phrase. Click the "Submit" button.

Steps to Access and Update Account Settings

To access Petra account settings, there are various controls in the settings menu. So let's find it together:

• Tap the Petra icon at the top right of the Petra Aptos Wallet to see all accounts in the wallet.

• Tap the "Desired Account" to choose it.

• Click the "Settings" tab to load the account settings and other details.

To update account settings, there are numerous options available. Just access the account setting as described above and then:

• Tap the "Pencil Icon" to change the account name.

• Tap the "Security and Privacy" to set an auto-lock timer or change the account password.

• Click the "Help & Security" to access the Petra Aptos Wallet discord.

• Then, click "Lock Wallet" to force re-authentication and log out of the accounts.

• Lastly, click the "Remove Account" option to delete the account completely.

How to find the Account Address and Account Keys, and Secret Phrases?

Find account address:

• Tap the "Petra Icon" at the top right of the Petra Aptos Wallet.

• In the list of accounts, tap the "Copy Icon" to the desired account.

• Paste the address from your clipboard.

Find account phrase ad keys:

• First, access the "Account settings" as mentioned above.

• Then, click the "Manage Account" option in the settings menu.

• Next, enter your account "Password" and click the "Next" button.

• Tap the "Show" option to reveal the private key or secret recovery phrase.

• Tap the "Copy" button to bring the public key to your clipboard.

• Lastly, store your phrases and keys in a safe location.

Way to Send Coins in the Petra Aptos wallet

• First, open the Petra Aptos Wallet and select the convenient account.

• Then, visit the "Activity" tab to copy the past senders and recipients' addresses.

• After that, click the "Send" button on the home screen.

• Enter the recipient's "Account Address."

• Enter the "Coins Amount" to send and click the "Next" button.

• Next, review the "Details" on the confirmation screen and click the "Send" button.

• After that, you can view the transaction on the home and activity screens.

Conclusion

Petra Aptos wallet is a crypto wallet and a free web application that serves as a gateway to the Aptos Blockchain. With this wallet, you can send and receive cryptocurrencies, view NFTs, store digital assets, and connect to different decentralized applications. But to do any of these activities, you have to set up your wallet first. So if you want to learn the process of setting up a new Petra Aptos Wallet and some other instructions related to Petra wallet, follow the steps that are mentioned above.