Getting Started

Set up Pera Wallet, create accounts, and make your first transfer

10 articles

• Create a New Algorand Account on Pera WalletLearn the account types on Algorand and how to create a new wallet or add a new account in Pera Wallet on mobile, step by step.
• Finding your Algorand Address on Pera WalletLearn what an Algorand address is and how to find, copy or share your account's address and QR code in Pera Wallet.
• Transferring Algo from an Exchange platform to Pera WalletLearn how to send ALGO from an exchange such as Coinbase to your Pera Wallet account, from copying your address to verifying the transfer.
• Adding a Watch AccountLearn what a Watch Account is, why you might use one to monitor a cold storage or multisig account, and how to add one in Pera Wallet.
• Can I use Pera Wallet in my country?Find out which countries and regions Pera Wallet restricts, and why Pera complies with international sanctions, including U.S. sanctions.
• Algorand & Account BasicsA beginner's guide to blockchains, Algorand and how Algorand accounts work, including addresses, private keys and why Pera cannot access your account.
• Supported iOS and Android DevicesCheck the minimum iOS and Android versions Pera Wallet requires.
• Universal Wallet FAQAnswers to common questions about Pera Universal Wallets: the 24-word seed phrase, account limits, compatibility with other wallets, and recovery.
• Pera Explorer — How to Track Transactions and AssetsLearn how to use Pera Explorer to look up Algorand transactions, accounts, assets and blocks, and how ASA and project verification work.
• Pera Wallet vs. Traditional Banking — Key DifferencesCompare Pera Wallet with a traditional bank account: who controls your money, speed, fees, availability, protections, and how to use both together.