How to create a Bitcoin wallet (2024)

In this tutorial, we show you how to get your very own Bitcoin wallet and address in minutes with our mobile app BridgeWallet. With it, you will be able to send, receive, buy, swap and sell Bitcoin from your phone.

1: Download Bridge Wallet

BridgeWallet is the free mobile app that we have made to easily invest in Bitcoin from your phone. Download the app, install it and then launch it.

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2: Create a password

The first step after launching the app is to create a password and confirm it, which will allow you to access the wallet later on.

Make sure to choose a password that you will remember, as there isn't any "I forgot my password" option for security reasons.

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3: Create a new wallet

Choose here the "Create a new wallet" option. The other option is to access an existing address in case you already have one.

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4: Generate a secret phrase

Choose here the "Generate a secret phrase" option. The split secret phrase is an advanced form of secret phrase, if you don't know what it is you can ignore it.

What is a secret phrase?

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5: Read the safety notice

These few screens introduce you to basic safety practices regarding the management of your secret phrase and wallet.

We strongly recommend you read them, even if it's not the first time you create a crypto wallet. A safety refresher can never hurt!

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6: Get your secret phrase

This screen displays your secret phrase, which is the only way to access and restore your wallet and all its content.

Never share your secret phrase, make sure you write it down now and store it somewhere safe.

If someone else gets access to your secret phrase, you will lose your wallet's content.

Read more about how to safely backup your secret phrase here.

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7: Secret phrase check

Let's verify here that you have backed up your secret phrase. If you haven't, you can still click "Back" and back it up. It's really important to do it properly now, so you'll be all set from now on.

This check won't ask you all the words, only a few of them. Make sure to enter the secret word number asked.

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8: Success!

That's it, you're done creating a new Bitcoin wallet!

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9: See your Bitcoin address

You can now start using your wallet to send, receive, buy, swap and sell BTC. To see and share your public Bitcoin address, switch to the Bitcoin network via the icon on the top left of the app screen and go in the "Addresses" tab of the app.

How to link a Bitcoin address?

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How to create a Bitcoin wallet (2024)

FAQs

How can I set up a Bitcoin wallet? ›

How to set up a crypto wallet
  1. Pick a wallet app and download it on a desktop or mobile device; many software wallets have both options.
  2. Create an account. ...
  3. Write down your recovery or “seed” phrase. ...
  4. Add crypto to your wallet.
Mar 8, 2024

Is it free to make a Bitcoin wallet? ›

Creating a bitcoin wallet is simple. There are roughly three types of wallets: mobile wallets, software wallets, and hardware wallets. Mobile and software wallets are often free. Each type has multiple providers, and each wallet has its own characteristics with regard to things like ease of use and security.

Which app can I use to create my Bitcoin wallet? ›

The Coinbase app, where you buy and sell crypto, is a hosted wallet. You can also download the standalone Coinbase Wallet app to take advantage of the benefits of a non-custodial wallet.

How much does it cost to have a Bitcoin wallet? ›

It depends. Hardware-based wallets generally cost between $100 and $200, though many software-based wallets are free. Most don't require you to actually own any cryptocurrency.

How much is $1 Bitcoin in US dollars? ›

$63,665.11

How do I transfer Bitcoin wallet to bank account? ›

A: To transfer Bitcoin to a bank account, sell your Bitcoin on a crypto exchange for fiat currency. Link your bank account to the exchange, complete identity verification, and then withdraw the fiat cash to your bank account. Withdrawal times and fees vary depending on the exchange.

What is the best Bitcoin wallet in the US? ›

Coinbase, Ledger and Safepal offer the best bitcoin and crypto wallets according to our testing. Your cryptocurrency is only as safe as your private key. The safest place to keep this alphanumeric sequence that allows you to access your funds is in a cryptocurrency wallet. Hot wallets are connected to the internet.

How to withdraw money from Bitcoin? ›

Here are five ways you can cash out your crypto or Bitcoin.
  1. Use an exchange to sell crypto.
  2. Use your broker to sell crypto.
  3. Go with a peer-to-peer trade.
  4. Cash out at a Bitcoin ATM.
  5. Trade one crypto for another and then cash out.
  6. Bottom line.
Feb 9, 2024

Can I have a bitcoin wallet on my phone? ›

How do I create a Bitcoin wallet? Creating a Bitcoin wallet is as easy as installing an app on your mobile device or laptop/desktop.

How much is $1 dollar in Bitcoin wallet? ›

Current USD to BTC exchange rate

1 USD equals 0.000015 BTC. The current value of 1 United States Dollar is +28.96% against the exchange rate to BTC in the last 24 hours.

How much is $100 in Bitcoin wallet? ›

The current price of 100 US Dollar in Bitcoin is 0.001540 BTC.

Is it safe to have a Bitcoin wallet? ›

Using a cold wallet to store crypto. Hot wallets can be extremely secure if you use them correctly, but they can still be compromised if your device becomes infected with keystroke logging software. This is where using a cold wallet can help to protect you further.

What do you need to access a Bitcoin wallet? ›

BTC is a digital currency that is stored in an electronic wallet that can be accessed by using a private key. However, you don't have to do this directly. A wallet app automatically uses a private key to sign the outgoing transactions and generate wallet addresses for you.

Can anyone get a Bitcoin wallet? ›

Anyone can generate a Bitcoin wallet address. You can create a new wallet address using a wallet software or online tool. However, only the original owner of the address has access to the private keys, which allows them to spend or transfer the Bitcoins associated with that address.

Do you need a password for Bitcoin wallet? ›

Depending on how you have set up your Bitcoin wallet, you will likely need a password as part of its security. A good password is long and random.

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