.. meta:: :description: How to create a new Dash Electrum wallet on Windows, Linux, macOS and Android :keywords: dash, mobile, wallet, electrum, android, linux, windows, macos, compile .. _electrum-installation: ============ Installation ============ Download ======== .. note:: New downloads of Electrum are currently unavailable Creating a New Wallet ===================== Dash Electrum gathers configuration data when run for the first time. For more on the concepts behind this process, skip to the later sections of this guide discussing backups, security, and addresses. When setting up Dash Electrum for the first time, a wizard will guide you through the process of creating your first wallet. The first screen asks how you would like to connect to the remote server. Select **Auto connect** and click **Next** to continue. You will see a notice that no wallet currently exists. Enter a name for your wallet (or accept the default name) and click **Next** to create your wallet. .. figure:: img/connect.png :width: 400px .. figure:: img/create-wallet.png :width: 400px Selecting the server and naming your first wallet You will be asked what kind of wallet you want to create. Choose between **Standard wallet**, **Multi-signature wallet** and **Watch Dash addresses**. If you are unsure, select **Standard wallet** and click **Next** to continue. You will then be asked how you want to store/recover the seed. If stored safely, a seed can be used to restore a lost wallet on another computer. Choose between **Create a new seed**, **I already have a seed**, **Use public or private keys** or **Use a hardware device**. If you are using Electrum Dash for the first time and not restoring an existing wallet, choose **Create a new seed** and click **Next** to continue. .. figure:: img/wallet-type.png :width: 400px .. figure:: img/seed-type.png :width: 400px Selecting the wallet type and keystore Electrum Dash will generate your wallet and display the recovery seed. Write this seed down, ideally on paper and not in an electronic format, and store it somewhere safe. This seed is the only way you can recover your wallet if you lose access for any reason. To make sure you have properly saved your seed, Electrum Dash will ask you to type it in as a confirmation. Type the words in the correct order and click **Next** to continue. .. figure:: img/seed-generate.png :width: 400px .. figure:: img/seed-confirm.png :width: 400px Generating and confirming the recovery seed A password optionally secures your wallet against unauthorized access. Adding a memorable, strong password now improves the security of your wallet by encrypting your seed from the beginning. Skipping encryption at this point by not selecting a password risks potential theft of funds later, however unlikely the threat may be. Enter and confirm a password, ensure the **Encrypt wallet file** checkbox is ticked and click **Next** to continue. .. figure:: img/password.png :width: 400px Entering and confirming a wallet encryption password Your Dash Electrum wallet is now set up and ready for use. .. figure:: img/electrum.png :width: 400px Dash Electrum after setup is complete