Creating Your First Wallet

This guide walks you through creating your first NozyWallet.

Step 1: Launch NozyWallet

After installation, launch NozyWallet from your applications menu.

Step 2: Setup Wizard

The setup wizard will guide you through:

  1. Welcome screen - Introduction to NozyWallet
  2. Create new wallet - Choose to create a new wallet
  3. Password setup - Set a strong password (optional but recommended)
  4. Address generation - Generate your first receiving address
  5. Complete - You're ready to use NozyWallet!

Step 3: Backup Your Seed Phrase

CRITICAL: You will be shown your 24-word mnemonic phrase. This is the ONLY way to recover your wallet if you lose access.

⚠️ SECURITY WARNING:

  • ✅ Write it down on paper (never digitally)
  • ✅ Store in a secure location (fireproof safe, bank deposit box)
  • ✅ Never share it with anyone
  • ✅ Never take screenshots or photos
  • ✅ Never store online (cloud, email, notes apps)
  • ✅ Make multiple copies in different secure locations

Step 4: Generate Your First Address

After creating your wallet, generate your first receiving address:

  • Click "Receive" in the desktop app
  • Your Orchard address will be displayed
  • You can copy it or show a QR code

CLI (Command Line)

Step 1: Create Wallet

nozy new

Step 2: Follow Prompts

You'll be asked:

  1. Create new wallet? - Type y to confirm
  2. Set password? - Type y to set a password (recommended)
  3. Enter password - Type your password (hidden)
  4. Confirm password - Type again to confirm

Step 3: Save Your Mnemonic

CRITICAL: Your 24-word mnemonic phrase will be displayed.

Example output:

Creating new wallet...
Wallet created successfully!

**CRITICAL SECURITY WARNING: MNEMONIC BACKUP**

Your mnemonic phrase is the ONLY way to recover your wallet.
If you lose it, you will PERMANENTLY lose access to all your funds.

Your 24-word mnemonic phrase:
abandon abandon abandon ... [24 words total - KEEP THIS SECURE!]

Set password protection? (y/n): y
Enter password: ********
Confirm password: ********
Password set successfully

Generated Orchard address:
u1testaddress1234567890abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz...

Step 4: Generate Addresses

# Generate a single address
nozy addresses

# Generate multiple addresses
nozy addresses --count 5

What Happens Next?

After creating your wallet:

  1. ✅ Wallet file created - Stored securely on your device
  2. ✅ First address generated - Ready to receive ZEC
  3. ✅ Ready to use - You can now send and receive

Next Steps

Troubleshooting

Wallet Already Exists

If you see "Wallet already exists" error:

  • You already have a wallet created
  • Use nozy status to check wallet info
  • Use nozy restore to restore from seed phrase

Password Issues

  • Forgot password: You can restore from seed phrase (password will be reset)
  • Wrong password: Double-check your password
  • Password too weak: Use a stronger password with mixed characters

Security Reminders

⚠️ Remember:

  • Your mnemonic phrase is your wallet - protect it!
  • Your password protects the wallet file - use a strong one
  • Never share your mnemonic or password with anyone
  • Store backups in secure, offline locations