# 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://keyring.app/keyring-hard-wallet/](https://keyring.app/keyring-hard-wallet/)[ ](https://keyring.app/keyring-hard-wallet/)**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.

<figure><img src="https://357078050-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGG08yVdyf2Am7Dz4fIrs%2Fuploads%2FJhSt1nas1dayhqD38uy4%2Fcreate-wallet-step-1-3.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=33cf9e29-81d0-45d4-b555-169be2ffe0f5" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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.

<figure><img src="https://357078050-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGG08yVdyf2Am7Dz4fIrs%2Fuploads%2Fla1vFkh4RdPr8GaU2Ep5%2Fcreate-wallet-NEW-123.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=9542cc0a-3ff3-4a33-a782-0e48c96c3bdd" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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;

<figure><img src="https://357078050-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGG08yVdyf2Am7Dz4fIrs%2Fuploads%2FxtyQnS716wxb0E7Qavw7%2Fcreate-wallet-NEW-step-3.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=4717ac6f-4f58-4c28-adbf-9cdccf8a2e5f" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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.

