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Installing

1

Download the latest release

Visit the Parallax Wallet releases page and download the file for your computer:
  • Windows (64-bit): Parallax-Wallet-<version>-windows-x86_64-setup.exe (installer) or Parallax-Wallet-<version>-windows-x86_64.exe (portable, runs without installing)
  • macOS (Apple Silicon): Parallax-Wallet-<version>-macos-arm64.dmg
  • macOS (Intel): Parallax-Wallet-<version>-macos-x86_64.dmg
  • Linux (x86_64): Parallax-Wallet-<version>-linux-x86_64.AppImage
  • Linux (ARM64): Parallax-Wallet-<version>-linux-arm64.AppImage
Each release includes a SHA256SUMS.txt file you can use to verify the download.
2

Install and open it

  • Windows: run the installer, or open the portable .exe directly. The app isn’t signed with a Windows certificate yet, so SmartScreen may say Windows protected your PC: choose More info → Run anyway.
  • macOS: open the .dmg and drag Parallax Wallet to Applications. The app isn’t notarized by Apple yet, so the first time you open it macOS may refuse. Open System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll down, and choose Open Anyway next to Parallax Wallet.
  • Linux: make the AppImage executable (chmod +x Parallax-Wallet-*.AppImage) and run it. Some distributions need libfuse2 installed to run AppImages.
Only one copy of Parallax Wallet runs at a time: opening it again brings the open window forward.

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First launch

The first time you open Parallax Wallet, it greets you and sets up your node and your wallet, one question at a time.
1

Language and how you'll use this computer

Pick your language (the app starts in your system’s language when it has it), then choose Wallet with my own node. Choose Offline signer only for a computer that will never go online; see Offline signing.
2

Where to keep your data

The blockchain needs room on disk. The suggested folder is fine for most people; see Files on your computer.
3

Help the network

Allow inbound connections lets other nodes connect to yours, which strengthens the network. It’s recommended, and you can turn it off later. Press Start node.
4

Let it sync

Your node downloads the blockchain and checks it. You can wait until it’s in sync, or press Continue while it syncs and carry on.
5

Create your wallet password

At least 8 characters. It protects every key and recovery phrase in the wallet, and it can’t be recovered: if you lose it, only your recovery phrases and backups can bring your accounts back.
6

Set up your recovery phrase

Choose one:
  • Create recovery phrase — the app shows you 24 words. Write them down on paper, then type three of them back to confirm. You can add an optional passphrase.
  • Import recovery phrase — type the 12 to 24 words of a phrase you already have. The app finds the accounts you’ve used and ticks them.
  • Connect a hardware wallet — use a Ledger or Trezor; see Hardware wallets.
✨ Your wallet is ready. To import a private key or keystore file, or to watch an address, use Settings → Accounts afterwards.
Your recovery phrase is your money. Anyone who has it can take your LAX, and no one, including Parallax, can recover it for you. Read Keeping your wallet safe.

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