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2019 Skycoin

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  • Page 1 Skywallet User Manual 2019 Skycoin...
  • Page 2 Initializing your Skywallet Personalizing your Skywallet Updating the Firmware of your Skywallet Confirming Your Seed Restoring Backup with an Existing Seed Optimizing the Security of your Skywallet Sending and Receiving Coins Using your Skywallet Miscellaneous Operations on Your Skywallet Troubleshooting...
  • Page 3 Skycoins. Checking your Skywallet Package for Tampering On receiving your Skywallet shipment, please check for any physical tampering or damage to the package of any sort. Tampering or damage can be anything from a small tear on the package to a package that is torn open.

  • Page 4: Checking The Firmware

    An Untampered Shipment Please ensure that the holographic sticker with the Skycoin logo on the Skywallet box is not broken. Checking the Firmware The Skywallet is built to provide maximum security to the user. However, it is vital to check that your Skywallet is not compromised before using it.
  • Page 5 Skywallet is not a new one and has a firmware already installed. Note - If you do get a Needs Seed! message on your first use of the Skywallet, refrain from using the device. For further assistance, Please contact the support team immediately.
  • Page 6 Skycoin. Do not use a Skywallet displaying such a warning as the software version on your Skywallet might be corrupted, and it is unsafe to use the Skywallet, as using the said Skywallet could potentially make you lose your coins.
  • Page 7 Initializing your Skywallet After successfully checking that your Skywallet is genuine, you can begin with the initialization of your Skywallet. Step 1 The first step in initializing your Skywallet is to install the Skycoin Desktop Wallet. Downloads Please make sure to download the latest compatible version from the Skycoin Page.
  • Page 8 Once completed, the daemon runs in the background and does not need to be run manually before usage of a Skywallet. Step 3 Connect your Skywallet to the USB port. If you are using Windows, run the daemon before you continue.
  • Page 9 Step 4 Once you have connected the Skywallet to the USB port, open the Skycoin Desktop Wallet. If it is the first time you are using your Skywallet, please make sure to go through the following section Checking the Genuineness of your...
  • Page 10 Once the installation is complete, you can proceed to configure the Skywallet. Note - If the installation process gets abruptly terminated for any reasons, you can disconnect the Skywallet, close the Desktop Wallet and then restart the whole process from the start.
  • Page 11 Step 6.1: Configure automatically Step 6.2: Restore backup Step 6.1: Configure automatically If you are using a Skywallet for the first time, then you can proceed with the option of “Configure Automatically”. “Configure automatically” button will configure your Skywallet as a new one.
  • Page 12 Once the configuration is complete, the following window will be displayed. You can use this window to change the name of your Skywallet. After which you can click on the “Close” button to close the window. Step 6.2: Restore backup If you have made a backup of a previously used Skywallet and need to restore it on the new Skywallet, then you can opt for the Restore Backup option.
  • Page 13 After completing the initialization of your Skywallet, you can start to personalize your Skywallet using the Desktop Wallet. Upon configuring your Skywallet, it will be listed in the Wallet list. The list can be viewed when you open your Desktop Wallet.

  • Page 14: Create A Backup

    Wipe the device Create a backup The Seed of your Skywallet is essential. A Seed is the only way to access the coins stored in your Skywallet. Once the initialization is complete, it is essential to backup this Seed and store it in a secure location.
  • Page 15 Creating a PIN code for your Skywallet enhances its security, as only a person with the PIN can access the device. To create a PIN for your Skywallet for the first time, click on the button - Create PIN code. Once you click on the button “Create PIN code” the following window will appear on the...
  • Page 16 Each position of the number in the matrix corresponds to its position in the keypad shown by the Desktop Wallet window. The number matrix displayed on the Skywallet display will change every time it is displayed. Alternatively, you can utilize the number keypad on your computer for entering the PIN.

  • Page 17: Changing The Pin Code

    Changing the PIN code Once you have created a PIN code, you can make modifications to your PIN code using the Skywallet window. You can use the Change PIN Code option to change your current PIN code to a new one.
  • Page 18 To delete the PIN code of your Skywallet, you can click on the Delete PIN Code button. After accepting the confirmation message, you will be asked to enter the PIN code of your Skywallet. Once entered and confirmed, the PIN code of your Skywallet will be deleted.
  • Page 19 Skywallet A new Skywallet will not have a firmware installed. Hence the first thing you have to do when you receive your Skywallet is to install the firmware. Once installed, the firmware of your Skywallet also needs periodic updates. It is essential you do these updates; otherwise, you would not benefit from the latest security features and upgrades, ultimately putting your coins under risk of security threats.

  • Page 20: Updating Your Firmware

    Warning - Before you start updating your firmware, ensure that you have backed up the Seed of your Skywallet. It is vital that you have the backup of the Seed because once the update is complete, you will need the Seed to restore your coins.
  • Page 21 When connected in the bootloader mode, the display screen on your Skywallet shows the following: To continue the update you have to click on the “Update” button on your Skywallet window. The update process will be completed within a few seconds.
  • Page 22 Confirming Your Seed Once you have made the backup of a Seed, this Seed can be used to access your Skywallet. If you want to check, whether a Seed you have written down belongs to a given Skywallet, you can use the Confirm Seed button. This is a security procedure to check whether the backup has been successful.
  • Page 23 Skywallet window, before Seed backup: Skywallet window, after Seed backup: To check whether a Seed belongs to a particular Skywallet, you have to connect your Skywallet first. If you are connecting the Skywallet for the first time, please read the following manuals -...
  • Page 24 If you see the “Confirm Seed” button on your Skywallet window, then it means that you have already taken the backup of the Seed. After clicking on the “Confirm Seed” button, the Skywallet will ask you to enter the different words in your Seed.
  • Page 25 To restore your coins, you only need the Seed of your old Skywallet. A Seed is a combination of 12 or 24 words which serves as the key to access your Skywallet. NOTE - You can use the Seed of a Skywallet on another Skywallet, but it is not recommend- ed to use the same Seed to load the Wallet as a Desktop Wallet, as this could comprise the security of your Skywallet.
  • Page 26 If you do not have the latest version of the Desktop Wallet, then please download the same from Downloads page. From the Desktop Wallet window, proceed to click on the Skywallet button. Step 4 Once you have clicked on the “Skywallet” button, the following window will be displayed by your Desktop Wallet.
  • Page 27 The sequence of these positions will be random, i.e., the first word asked to be entered might be the word at position #16, as shown in the example image above The Skywallet might also ask you to enter random words that are not part of your Seed as well.
  • Page 28 Seed nor right sequence of the Seed. If you have successfully entered both the random words and the words in your Seed according to their position, the Desktop Wallet will display a confirmation window that your new Skywallet was added to the Wallet list.
  • Page 29 PIN code. Hence, it is essential first to set a PIN code right after you receive your Skywallet. If you want to know more about how to set the PIN code and personalize your Skywallet, please visit the user Personalization of your Skywallet.
  • Page 30 Seed A Seed of the Skywallet is even more critical than a PIN code, as a hacker/malware without ac- cess to your Skywallet physically, can remotely access or steal your fund just using the Seed.
  • Page 31 Sending and Receiving Coins Using your Skywallet To send or receive coins using your Skywallet, you have to initialize and personalize your Skywal- let first. Details on how to initialize and personalize your Skywallet can be found in the following chapters: Initialization of your Skywallet...
  • Page 32 Step 4 Click on the Press to Show button. Once you have clicked on the “Press to Show” button, the address of the Skywallet will be dis- played both by the Desktop Wallet as well as your Skywallet. Wallets Showing Same Addresses NOTE - Please check whether both these addresses are the same.
  • Page 33 Unlike the Desktop Wallet, which supports multiple addresses, the Skywallet only supports one address. Sending Coins Simple Send To send coins from your Skywallet using the Simple Send option, you only need the complete address of the receiving Wallet. Step 1 Connect your Skywallet to your computer via the USB.
  • Page 34 Note - When you click on the Send tab, by default, the Simple Send option is selected. Step 4 Click on the drop-down arrow in the first box - Send from, to select your Skywallet from the list. Step 5 Enter the full address of the receiving Wallet in the second box - Send to.
  • Page 35 Click on the Preview button to get a preview of your transaction, you can once again verify all the data entered. Step 8 After verifying the entered data, click on the Send button to proceed with your transaction. Step 9 Once you click on the “Send” button, a confirmation message will be displayed on your Skywallet.
  • Page 36 NOTE - Please make sure that the receiving Wallet address entered by you and the one displayed by the Skywallet in the confirmation message is the same. If it is not the same, abort the whole process and stop using the Skywallet and immediately contact Support by visiting this link: Support Page.
  • Page 37 Follow the steps below to send coins using the “Advanced Send” option. Step 1 Connect your Skywallet to your computer via the USB. Step 2 Open the Desktop Wallet from your computer. Step 3 Click on the Send tab. Step 4 When you click on the Send tab, by default, the Simple Send option is selected, to select the Ad- vanced Send option click on the Advanced Send button next to the “Simple Send”...
  • Page 38 Step 5 Click on the drop-down arrow in the first box - Select Wallet, to select your Skywallet from the list. Step 6 Enter the full address of the receiving Wallet in the second box named Destinations. NOTE - You can add multiple addresses when using the Advanced Send option, to add additional address click on the green plus symbol to the extreme right of your screen.
  • Page 39 After entering all the destination Wallet addresses, the number of coins and the coin hours, please verify all the data entered is correct. Warning - Thoroughly verify the addresses of the receiving Wallets, as entering wrong addresses could result in loss of your coins. Step 11 After verifying the entered data, you can proceed to enter the change address.
  • Page 40 NOTE - Please make sure that the receiving Wallet address entered by you and the one displayed by the Skywallet in the confirmation message is the same. If it is not the same, abort the whole process and stop using the Skywallet and immediately Support Pages...
  • Page 41 The basic initialization and personalization operations are mentioned in the chapters: • Initialization of your Skywallet • Personalization of your Skywallet However, you can also perform some additional operations on your Skywallet like: • Renaming Your Skywallet • Removing a Skywallet from the Wallet List •...
  • Page 42 Step 5 Click on the Edit Wallet button. Step 6 Once you click on the “Edit Wallet” button a window to edit the name of your Skywallet will appear. Step 7 Enter a name for your Skywallet and click on the Rename button to confirm.
  • Page 43 Confirm the operation by ticking the box Yeah, I want to delete the Wallet and clicking on the Yes button. NOTE 1 - To remove a Skywallet from the Wallet list you don’t need to connect it to your computer necessarily.
  • Page 44 A window will show you the list of all the Wallets configured using your Desktop Wallet. Step 4 Select your Skywallet from the Wallet list. Step 5 You can check for the firmware version in the following window, which appears when you select...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Skywallet) to a new Skywallet as soon as you obtain one. Also, it is vital that you configure your new Skywallet as a new one with a new Seed and not restore the backup of your old Skywallet if the Seed has already been entered in your...
  • Page 46 Note - This issue will be fixed in a future update. 4. Skywallet timeout You may also note that if you are not using the Skywallet for a few minutes the Wallet will auto- matically shut down and the display would become blank.
  • Page 47 Unplugging and reconnecting the Skywallet often helps to re-establish the connection to the device. 2. The daemon might have crashed and therefore the Skywallet cannot be reached anymore. Restarting the daemon solves this issue usually. On Linux, open the terminal and run:...
  • Page 48 6. Linux Daemon installation fails While installing the daemon on Linux systems, user might encounter the following error message: dpkg frontend is blocked by another process dpkg frontend is blocked by another process If you encounter this error, wait for a few minutes and then run this command again: sudo dpkg -i /tmp/skyhwd.deb sudo dpkg -i /tmp/skyhwd.deb...