The process of setting up Jade refers to saving a recovery phrase to your device and protecting it behind a PIN. The recovery phrase is used to derive your private keys, which are necessary for spending bitcoin.
Jade's unique security model keeps your recovery phrase encrypted on the device, protecting a locked Jade from physical key extraction.
Tip: You can also use an uninitialized Jade as a stateless signing device.
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Turn on Jade by plugging it in or holding the power button. If you're using Jade without a USB connection, ensure its battery is charged.
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Select Set Up Jade and choose your desired Setup Type:
- Begin Setup: Recommended for most users. Complete Jade initialization in a few simple steps.
- Advanced Setup: Choose your preferred recovery phrase length, export as SeedQR, and add a BIP39 passphrase.
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Choose your Setup Method:
- Create New Wallet: Generate a new recovery phrase for an unused wallet.
- Restore Wallet: Enter an existing recovery phrase for a previously used hardware device or software wallet.
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Write down and protect your recovery phrase offline. Do not take a picture or store online. Even better: secure it with our offline metal backup or on Blockstream Capsule.
Verify your backup by selecting the correct word from your phrase.
Warning: Your recovery phrase grants access to your wallet. Never enter it on another device except for emergency situations.
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To finalize your Jade setup, you must connect to a companion app via USB, Bluetooth, or QR. Your recovery phrase will not be saved to Jade until you complete the PIN setup process.