HashPack Wallet Extension for Chrome and Firefox
HashPack Wallet is a Chrome extension & browser-based digital currency wallet created for DeFi, dApps, and NFTs. Operated by the trusted sustainable network Hedera Hashgraph. It supports a non-fungible token (NFT) gallery, peer-to-peer NFT trading, multi-account support, free account setup, HTS support, and address books. It also offers an ideal Ledger integration and the opportunity to purchase HBAR in-wallet through MoonPay. The users can interact safely with Hedera dApps, using the HashPack Wallet to allow transactions while holding the private keys secure and safe.
Major Attributes of HashPack Wallet
NFT and HTS support- With HashPack Wallet, users can manage their Hedera Token Service (HTS) assets. Send, receive, associate, and admire users' NFT collection in all its glory with the HashPack gallery.
MoonPay Integration- Generate an account in a few minutes and buy HBAR with fiat money directly in HashPack Wallet. MoonPay offers over 150 countries across the world.
Ledger Compatible- Set up an account on your Ledger in a few simple steps. HashPack Wallet integrates smoothly and safely with the Ledger.
Account and Data Protection- Generate an account or import the existing account for free. The information of your account will safely be encrypted on your desired device and is never transferred over the internet.
Different Wallets- HashPack Wallet offers multiple accounts on the desired device. Every account is encrypted by the main app password, with the choice of possessing an additional password particular to every account.
Address Book- Users can save addresses on their HashPack Wallet, so they only need to input them once. Previously utilized addresses are kept for quick access.
Guide to Install and Set Up HashPack Wallet
Installing HashPack Wallet Extension
First, go to the official HashPack Wallet website using your chrome browser.
You must navigate and press the Add to Chrome button on the home screen.
Next, a window consisting of the important notification will popup; you must hit the Add Extension button.
Now, you can pin the Extension on your address bar to easily access the HashPack Wallet.
After that, launch the Wallet and generate a password. This will safely encrypt on your device and will never transfer over the internet.
After creating the password, you should tick the Agee box of the Terms of Services and Privacy Policy.
Creating a new account
Move to the HashPack Wallet website by hitting the Extension icon on your address bar.
Next, you must tap on the Create New Wallet button.
Then, you have to safely jot down and place the 24-word secret seed phrase at a safe location.
Once you are ready, hit the Next icon.
Here, you need to input the missing seed words of your secret phrase in the given space and hit Next.
After that, specify a username for the HashPask Wallet and hit the Create Wallet tab.
Now, save your account details and click on the Reveal Recovery Keys button.
Safely write down the Private Key. Always keep the Private Key safe and protected, and do not share it with anyone.
When you are ready, tap on the Done tab and hit the Let's Go button.
All done; your HashPach Wallet account is ready to use.
Ways to Set Up a Ledger Hedera Account using HashPack Wallet
For this, unlock the Ledger device and launch the Hedera app.
Move to the official HashPack Wallet website and choose the Launch Web App option.
Generate a password, confirm your password, agree to the Terms of Usage, and tap on the Nex icon.
Next, choose the WebHID option, pick the Nano device and press the Connect button.
Click on the Get Public Key tab.
On the Ledger device, you have to scroll right and hit the Approve option, then tap both buttons to approve exporting your Public Key.
In the HashPack Wallet app, you need to tap on the Next icon, name your account, and tap on the Create Wallet button.
Now, you must copy the Account ID, tick the given box then hit the Let's go tab.
Lastly, tap the Deposit button to access the Ledger Hedera deposit address.
Methods to Receive on HashPack Wallet
To proceed, you have to visit the official HashPack Wallet website.
Next, get into your Wallet using the password or private key.
Then, you must hit the Receive tab visible at the bottom of the homepage.
Choose the Assets you need to receive.
Now, input the desired amount in the preferred field and move to the next step.
After that, you should share the wallet display on your screen with the sender or your friend.
Go through the details you have just entered, particularly the wallet address and amount.
If everything looks correct, press the Receive button to finish the procedure.
That's all; you can now check the assets on your HashPack Wallet.
Conclusion
HashPack Wallet is a self-custodial wallet, meaning that users control their account's personal information. Users' sensitive data remains safely encrypted on their devices and is never transferred across the internet or kept on a server. This also means that HashPack Wallet can't retrieve users' accounts if they lose the 24-word secret seed phrase or private keys. The above tutorial can teach you how to set up and use HashPack Wallet.