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Set Up BlueWallet

Create your first Bitcoin wallet on your phone in under 5 minutes.

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BlueWallet is a free, open-source Bitcoin wallet for iOS and Android. It supports both on-chain Bitcoin and the Lightning Network.

Set Up BlueWallet
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Download

Download
  • Android: Search "BlueWallet" on Google Play Store
  • iPhone: Search "BlueWallet" on the App Store

Only download from official app stores. Avoid APK files from unknown websites.

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Create a Wallet

Create a Wallet
  1. Open BlueWallet and tap Add now
  2. Choose Bitcoin (not Lightning for your first wallet)
  3. Give your wallet a name (e.g., "My Savings")
  4. Tap Create
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Back Up Your Seed Phrase

Back Up Your Seed Phrase

This is the most important step:

  1. BlueWallet will show you 12 words (your seed phrase)
  2. Write them down on paper in the correct order
  3. Store the paper in a safe place (not on your phone or computer)
  4. Tap OK only after you have written them down
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Receive Bitcoin

Receive Bitcoin
  1. Tap your wallet
  2. Tap Receive
  3. Share the address or QR code with the sender

✅ Key takeaway

- Never screenshot your seed phrase - Test with a small amount first - Consider a separate Lightning wallet for small daily payments

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