1. Crab Web Wallet

New account

Click "Add Account", after setting the basic account information, click the "Save" button. (By default, only "mnemonic", "private key" need to be switched)

Click the "Create and Backup Account" button to back up the account "json file"

Be sure to back up mnemonics, private keys, json files, etc. When backing up the json file, please keep the password safe. If the password is lost, the address cannot be restored through the json file, but it can be re-imported through the mnemonic word and private key.

Restore json

If you have created an account before and backed up a json file, you can directly select "Restore JSON".

Restore account via "Mnemonic"

If you forget the password of the JSON file, you can use the "mnemonic word" to recover it. Click "Add Account" to replace the mnemonic with the original account's mnemonic. (The name and password can be reset)

Generate Vanity account

If you need to generate a Darwinia wallet account containing specific letters, you can refer to the tutorial:

This type of account is mostly used to receive the airdrop proof of work from the faucet, or is in need of memory and beauty.

• Click [Vanity], fill in the conditions you need to filter

Search for Type here what you would like your address to contain. This tool will generate the keys and show the associated addresses that best match your search. You can use \"?\" as a wildcard for a character.": "",

Case sensitive Should the search be case sensitive, e.g if you select \"no\" your search for \"Some\" may return addresses containing \"somE\" or \"sOme\"...": "Should the search be case sensitive, e.g if you select \"no\" your search for \"Some\" may return addresses containing \"somE\" or \"sOme\".

Keypair crypto type Determines what cryptography will be used to create this account. Note that to validate on Polkadot, the session account must use \"ed25519\".": "Determines what cryptography will be used to create this account. Note that to validate on Polkadot, the session account must use ed25519.

• Click [Start generation], after waiting for the account to be generated, click [+] to select your favorite account for backup.

Be sure to back up mnemonics, private keys, json files, etc. When backing up the json file, please keep the password safe. If the password is lost, the address cannot be restored through the json file, but it can be re-imported through the mnemonic word and private key.

New Account

Click the extension to open the "Account Management" dialog box, click the "Create New Account" button, and then follow the instructions.

Make sure to keep the mnemonics safe.

Set Address for Darwinia Mainnet or Crab Network

Now we will ensure that the addresses are displayed as Darwinia mainnet addresses. Your address will be different depending on network selection.

Click on "Options" at the top of the plugin window. Select Crab Network or Substrate in "Display Address Format for" drop down box.

Crab Network share the same Network ID as Substrate, if you need to choose a network when generating an account, use substrate as the same effect as crab network.

3. Subkey

Subkey is recommended for technically advanced users who are comfortable with command line and compiling Rust code. Subkey allows you to generate keys on any device that can compile the code. Subkey may also be useful for automated account generation, using an air-gapped device other than one running iOS or Android or other specific purposes. It is not recommended for general users.

To install Subkey, run:

$ curl https://getsubstrate.io -sSf | bash -s -- --fast
$ cargo install --force --git https://github.com/paritytech/substrate subkey
$ cargo build -p subkey

After installing Subkey successfully, run:

$ subkey -n substrate generate

You should see an output something like below- save all of this information somewhere secure you will not be able to recover your account if you lose your phrase or seed.

Secret phrase `destroy vague trend estate person civil cattle lab hockey tooth error pigeon` is account:
  Network ID/version: substrate
  Secret seed:        0x58e57817a2ccfa696ed6c3735d4cc4646f894bf7daf51a94f0c4702a92e40710
  Public key (hex):   0x225ce1f9c178189d2a977a195f822ebbfb538b317f23f83ab35605fb009fa438
  Account ID:         0x225ce1f9c178189d2a977a195f822ebbfb538b317f23f83ab35605fb009fa438
  SS58 Address:       2owvscruh7PNbykGLMZPxHyjYdi1Ryanrm4PTxVKh85Ef8Dn

If you previously created an account for other networks other than substrate or crab network, you need to derive the correct Address from your previous secret phrase or secret seed. You can use subkey -n substrate inspect "YOUR SECRET PHRASE HERE" to obtain the Crab network-ID inclusive Address (SS58).

Storing your key safely

DISCLAIMER: Key Security Your secret seed is the only way to get access to your account. You must keep the secret both secure and private. If you share you secret with anyone they will be able to have full access to your account, including all of your funds. The secret, for this reason, is a target from hackers and others with bad intentions to steal your funds. We recommend a variety of account generation methods that have various convienience and security tradeoffs. Please review this page carefully before making your address so that you understand the risks of the account generation method you choose and how to properly mitigate them in order to keep your funds safe.

The seed is your key to the account. Knowing the seed allows you, or anyone else who knows the seed, to re-generate and control this account.

It is imperative to store the seed somewhere safe, secret, and secure. If you lose access to your account, you can re-create it by entering the seed. This also means that somebody else can have control over your account if they have access to your seed.

For maximum security, the seed should be written down on paper or another non-digital device and stored in a safe place. You may also want to protect your seed from physical damage, as well (e.g. by storing in a sealed plastic bag to prevent water damage, storing it in a fireproof safe, etc.) It is recommended that you store multiple copies of the seed in geographically separate locations (e.g., one in your home safe and one in a safety deposit box at your bank).

You should definitely not store your seed on any kind of computer that has or may have access to the internet in the future.