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SubWallet

This guide explains how to create an address with SubWallet. SubWallet is a comprehensive non-custodial wallet for Polkadot, Substrate, and Ethereum ecosystems.

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SubWallet is the recommended wallet for Acurast due to its excellent support for Polkadot parachains and user-friendly interface. It's available as a browser extension and mobile app.

1. Install SubWallet​

Browser Extension​

  1. Visit the official SubWallet website: www.subwallet.app
  2. Click "Download" and select your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Brave, or Edge)
  3. You'll be redirected to your browser's extension store
  4. Click "Add to [Browser]" to install the extension
  5. Pin the extension to your browser toolbar for easy access

Mobile App​

  1. Download SubWallet from:
  2. Install and open the app

2. Create a New Wallet​

When you first open SubWallet:

  1. Click "Create a new account"
  2. SubWallet will generate a recovery phrase (seed phrase) for you
  3. Write down your recovery phrase and store it securely offline
  4. Confirm your recovery phrase by selecting the words in the correct order
  5. Create a strong master password for your wallet
  6. Click "Continue" to complete the setup
IMPORTANT

Your recovery phrase is the master key to your wallet. Anyone with access to it can access your funds. Never share it, and keep multiple secure backups.

3. Enable Acurast Network​

To use Acurast with SubWallet, you need to enable the Acurast network:

  1. Open the SubWallet extension or app
  2. Click the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top left
  3. Select "Manage networks" or "Manage chains"
  4. In the search bar, type "Acurast"
  5. Enable the Acurast network by toggling the switch:
    • For Mainnet: Enable "Acurast" (coming soon)
    • For Canary: Enable "Acurast Canary"
  6. Close the network settings

Your SubWallet will now display your Acurast balance and allow you to interact with the Acurast network.

4. Get Your Acurast Address​

To receive Acurast tokens, you'll need your Acurast address:

  1. Open the SubWallet extension or app
  2. Make sure you have the Acurast network enabled
  3. Your main account view will show your balance
  4. Click on the account name or address to view details
  5. Click on your address or the copy icon to copy your Acurast address
  6. Your address will be copied to the clipboard in the correct Acurast format

You can now share this address to receive ACU (Mainnet) or cACU (Canary) tokens.

5. Connect SubWallet to the Acurast Hub​

To interact with the Acurast Hub using SubWallet:

  1. Go to hub.acurast.com and click Enter Hub
  2. Click Connect
  3. Select SubWallet from the list of available wallets
  4. In the SubWallet extension popup, review the connection request
  5. Select the account(s) you want to connect to the hub
  6. Click Connect or Approve
  7. On the connection modal of the hub, your account will appear
  8. Click on your account to enter the hub

You are now connected and can manage your Acurast deployments and processor operations.

Troubleshooting​

SubWallet not connecting to Acurast Hub​

  • Make sure you have the Acurast network enabled in SubWallet
  • Try refreshing the hub page
  • Check that the SubWallet extension is unlocked
  • Try to reconnect it to the hub, by clicking the connector icon next to your account
  • Clear your browser cache and try again

Balance not showing​

  • Verify that you've enabled the Acurast network in SubWallet settings
  • Check that you're looking at the correct account
  • Try switching networks and switching back to Acurast
  • Wait a few moments for the network to sync

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