Here’s a complete step-by-step guide on how to use Trust Wallet — one of the safest and easiest crypto wallets for beginners. 🛡️
🔐 What is Trust Wallet?
Trust Wallet is a free, secure mobile app that allows you to:
Store, send, and receive cryptocurrencies
Hold tokens like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), BNB, MATIC, SHIB, etc.Connect to decentralized apps (DApps), NFT platforms, and DeFi protocols
It is non-custodial, meaning you control your private keys — not the exchange.
📱 How to Use Trust Wallet – Step-by-Step
✅ Step 1: Download & Install
Go to Google Play Store or Apple App Store
Search:Trust Wallet
Install the app (Developer: DApps Platform Inc.)
✅ Step 2: Create a New Wallet
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Open the app → Tap “Create New Wallet”
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Agree to the Terms of Use
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Backup your 12-word Recovery Phrase
🔐 IMPORTANT:-
Write it down on paper
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Don’t take a screenshot
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Never share it with anyone
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Confirm your recovery phrase by tapping the correct word order
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Your wallet is now ready! 🎉
✅ Step 3: Add Coins/Tokens to Wallet
Trust Wallet supports 100+ coins (BTC, ETH, MATIC, SOL, SHIB, etc.)
Tap the ‘+’ icon at the top right
Search for the coin (e.g., BTC or MATIC)Toggle it ON to show in your main screen
✅ Step 4: Receive Crypto to Your Wallet
To receive crypto from WazirX, Binance, or a friend:
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Tap the coin (e.g., BTC or ETH)
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Tap “Receive”
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Copy your wallet address (public key)
Example:
BTC address → starts withbc1
or1
ETH/MATIC → starts with0x...
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Paste that address in the “Send To” field in your exchange
💡 Always double-check the network (BTC, ERC20, BEP20, etc.)
✅ Step 5: Send Crypto from Trust Wallet
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Tap the coin (e.g., ETH)
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Tap “Send”
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Paste recipient's wallet address
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Enter the amount
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Tap “Next” → Confirm
⚠️ Make sure you have enough balance for gas/transaction fee (especially for ETH and MATIC)
✅ Step 6: Use DApps (Browser Tab)
In Android: DApps tab is available by defaultIn iPhone: Open Safari → type
trust://browser_enable
to activate browserYou can:
Swap tokens via PancakeSwap/Uniswap
Use NFT platforms (like OpenSea)Access DeFi apps
📌 Important Security Tips:
✅ Do This | ❌ Don’t Do This |
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Write down your seed phrase | Don’t screenshot it |
Enable app lock | Don’t click random links |
Use official website only | Never share private key/phrase |
🛠️ Supported Blockchains:
Bitcoin (BTC)
Ethereum (ETH – ERC20)Binance Smart Chain (BNB – BEP20)
Polygon (MATIC)
Solana (SOL)
Avalanche (AVAX), and more