# Getting Started

The initial and most crucial step is to ensure that the NFC function on your phone is <mark style="color:green;">activated</mark>.&#x20;

Next, follow these steps to activate and back up the KEYRING HARD WALLET.

1. Use Chrome, Opera, Samsung Internet, or Android WebView to open <https://hardwallet.keyring.app/scan-nfc/tutorial> **on your phone.**&#x20;
2. Click on the "**Activate card**" button.&#x20;
3. Click on "**Activate**"
4. Click on the "**Scan**" button and wait for the "Ready to scan" message to pop up.
5. Scan the card and wait for the process to complete.

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6. Input your passcode.
7. Confirm the passcode.&#x20;
8. Enter and confirm your Email address. This Email will be used to recover your Passcode.

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9. Scan your card again to confirm.
10. Next is to set up your main card and backup card.
11. Choose your "<mark style="color:red;">**Main card**</mark>" and hit the "**Scan main card**" button.
12. Scan the main card.&#x20;
13. Next is to set up your "<mark style="color:yellow;">**Backup card"**</mark> by hitting the "**Scan backup card**" button.
14. Scan the backup card.&#x20;

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Upon purchasing the KEYRING HARD WALLET, you will be provided with two cards.&#x20;

One can be designated as the Main card, while the other serves as the Backup card.&#x20;

It is imperative to store both cards securely in a dry and cool environment.


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