Eternl Wallet Setup

This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of setting up a new Eternl wallet as a Chrome extension, backing up your mnemonics, setting it to single address mode, connecting it to the preprod Ada network, and noting the receiving address.

Step 1: Install the Eternl Wallet Chrome Extension

1. Open your preferred web browser on your computer.

2. Navigate to the official Eternl Wallet website by visiting https://eternl.io/app/mainnet/welcome.

3. Follow the prompts on the page to install the Eternl Wallet.

4. Once the wallet is installed, you should see the Eternl Wallet icon on your browser's extension bar.

5. Click the icon to open the Eternl wallet.

Step 2: Connect to the preprod Ada network

• In the main page, locate the "mainnet" option in purple at the bottom right corner.

• Click on it and switch the network to select "Pre-Production Testnet".

Step 3: Set up a new wallet

1. Click on the Eternl Wallet icon in your browser to open the extension.

2. Select "Create a new wallet."

3. Enter a strong and unique password to encrypt your wallet. Make sure to remember this password, as it will be required to access your wallet.

4. Click "Next" and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the wallet creation process.

Step 4: Backup your mnemonics

1. After creating your wallet, you'll be presented with a 24-word mnemonic phrase. This phrase is essential for recovering your wallet in case you lose access to your device or need to restore your wallet on another device.

2. Write down the mnemonic (seed) phrase on a piece of paper and store it in a secure location, such as a safe deposit box. Alternatively, you can store it digitally in a password-protected file or encrypted storage medium.

3. Confirm that you've safely stored your mnemonic (seed) phrase by selecting "I have written it down" and clicking "Next."

4. You will be prompted to re-enter your mnemonic (seed) phrase.

5. Click "Save" to apply the changes.

Step 5: Note the receiving address

1. Click on the "Receive" tab within the Eternl Wallet extension.

2. You'll see your wallet's receiving address displayed as both a string of characters and a QR code. This is the address you'll use to receive funds on the preprod Ada network.

3. Copy the address by clicking on the copy button next to it or take a screenshot of the QR code.

Step 6: Set wallet to single address mode

1. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the Eternl Wallet name to access the settings menu.

2. Locate the "Single address mode" option and toggle this option to enable it (by default, it's disabled).

3. Enter your receiving address and click on "Save".

Step 7: Enable dApp connection

1. Toggle the dApp button as you see on the Eternl screen

Step 8: Add a Collateral Amount

1. Make sure you have at least 5 tADA

2. Select the gear icon on the right-side of your wallet

3. Select Collateral from the Settings menu

4. Set Collateral amount

5. Toggle to Enable Collateral

Your Eternl Wallet is now set up with the single address mode, connected to the preprod Ada network, and you have noted the receiving address. Remember to store your mnemonic phrase and password securely, as they will be required to access your wallet and recover it if necessary.