Getting started with ®Exodus Web3 Wallet® — Browser Extension

• Use a personal computer that you control (avoid public or shared devices).
• Keep a secure backup of any seed phrase or recovery phrase you create; write it down and store offline.
• Enable operating system updates and a reputable antivirus before installing browser extensions.
• Understand that browser extensions can request permissions; only grant what is necessary.

Follow these general steps to install and activate your browser extension. This section intentionally avoids direct links to login pages or password prompts and focuses on safe practices.

• Open your browser’s extensions store: Search for the wallet by name in your browser’s official extension/add-on store.
• Verify publisher and reviews: Inspect the extension publisher and recent user reviews to detect potential impersonators or suspicious packages.
• Install and pin: Install the extension and pin it to your toolbar for easier access.
• Initial setup: When prompted by the extension, choose to create a new wallet or restore from a seed phrase. If creating, carefully record the recovery phrase exactly as shown, in order.
• Permissions audit: After installation, review the extension permissions and only keep those you trust.

• Recovery phrase: Store the recovery phrase offline (paper safe, metal seed backup). Do not store it as plain text on cloud storage or screenshots.
• PIN or local lock: If the extension offers a local PIN or biometric lock, enable it to add an extra layer of device protection.
• Network selection: Confirm you are interacting with the correct blockchain network before approving any transaction.
• Test small: When sending tokens to a dApp or address for the first time, send a small test amount first to confirm everything behaves as expected.
• Extension updates: Allow automatic updates or check periodically for new versions to receive security patches and feature updates.

Here are short, generic workflows you will likely use frequently. These are conceptual steps and avoid showing or linking to password prompts or login pages.

• Connecting to a dApp: Click the extension icon, choose the account you want to connect, and confirm the connection request in the extension popup.
• Approving a transaction: Review amounts, recipient address, and gas fees. If anything looks unusual, cancel and verify on a trusted device or block explorer.
• Swapping tokens: Use built-in swap tools (if available) or approved integrated services; double-check slippage and quoted rates before confirming.
• Managing accounts: Create additional accounts for separation of funds or use different accounts for specific dApps to reduce risk exposure.

• Never share your recovery phrase with anyone — support teams never ask for it.
• Keep multiple, independent backups of your recovery phrase stored in physically secure locations.
• Beware of phishing: always verify the domain when sharing sensitive information in a browser and avoid clicking unsolicited links that request wallet approvals.
• Use hardware wallets for high-value holdings — a hardware wallet keeps private keys offline even when using a browser extension.

• Extension not visible: Check the browser’s extension manager and ensure the extension is enabled and pinned.
• Popup failing to open: Restart the browser and, if needed, reinstall the extension (keeping your recovery phrase safe first).
• Transaction pending too long: Check network status and fee settings; you may need to speed up or cancel via the wallet UI if supported.

This page omits direct login links and password fields by design. If you need to sign in or restore an account, use only the official, verified extension prompt and never enter your recovery phrase into a website form or chat.