For those who prefer to set up a wallet from scratch without Pocket, Family allows you to create a new wallet manually. If you create a wallet manually, this means you will need to manually backup your Secret Recovery Phrase by writing it down or saving it to iCloud. This option is only recommended for more advanced users.
How to create a new wallet manually
Prepare by having a pen and paper ready to manually write down your Secret Recovery Phrase, or a password manager such as 1Password. Here’s how to create a new wallet manually:
- Select Create a New Wallet.
- Select or create manually and then Continue to bypass the Pocket prompt.
- Choose a nickname for your wallet. This name is only visible to you.
- Choose a color for this wallet. You can always edit the color later.
- Choose an avatar for your wallet. You can chose an image from your device, take a photo, use an emoji, or use an icon. After you set a displace image, tap Continue.
- Read and agree to the terms on the screen before you continue.
- After you’ve read and agreed to the terms, your wallet is ready.