Getting Started with NEAR Mobile

Introduction

Welcome to NEAR Mobile, your gateway to the NEAR Blockchain! Whether you’re new to crypto or a seasoned enthusiast, this guide will walk you through the essential features of NEAR Mobile, from creating your wallet to interacting with decentralized applications (dApps).

Create a Wallet

NEAR Mobile is a non-custodial crypto wallet for the NEAR Blockchain. To get started, open the app and choose “Create wallet.”

Read through the onboarding slides, swipe left twice, and tap on “Generate mnemonic.”

Write down your unique secret recovery phrase – this is crucial for accessing your crypto.

Select the words in the same order to confirm and set your PIN.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully created your NEAR account.

Import Your NEAR Wallet

To import your existing NEAR wallet, tap on “Import your NEAR wallet.” Enter your mnemonic (12-word recovery phrase) with a space between each word. Set your PIN, and you’ve successfully imported your NEAR wallet.

For a second account, go to the Wallet tab, swipe left, and tap on “Create your account.” Choose “Import with mnemonic,” type or paste your phrase, and tap “Import wallet.”

You can also import using your private key. Select “Import with private key,” enter your key, and you’re done.

Staking NEAR

Earning rewards with NEAR is easy. Go to the Staking tab, tap on “Stake my tokens,” enter the amount, choose a validator, and confirm the transaction. For unstaking, go to the Staking tab, tap on “Unstake,” select a validator, enter the amount, and confirm.

How to Buy NEAR

NEAR Mobile allows you to buy NEAR easily. Go to the Wallet tab, tap on “Buy,” and follow the Transak buying page instructions. Enter the amount, select payment method, review, and tap “Buy NEAR.”

For detailed instructions on using Transak, visit our guide. Log in or create an account, review details, confirm, and finish the transaction using your chosen payment method.

NEAR Mobile with Signer App

Introducing the new version with the Signer app! Buy, store, send, stake, and explore NFTs seamlessly with NEAR Mobile.

Explore Web3 with our all-new Signer App with near/wallet-selector. Interact with dApps, discover NEAR Blockchain Operating System, and explore the world of decentralized finance. NEAR Mobile – Self-custody, Multi-wallet, Secure, and easy to use.

Connect with dApps

Navigate to the new dApp section, tap on your chosen dApp, and click “Connect wallet.” Follow the prompts and select NEAR Mobile.

Tap “Sign transaction” or scan the QR code in NEAR Mobile’s “Review request” page. Review details and slide to accept.

Review or revoke connections in the dApps tab. Swipe left to disconnect. In settings, revoke access to dApps not listed.

dApps Page

On the dApps page, check the connection status next to each DApp. Disconnect by swiping and confirming.

Visit a DApp by tapping its name. Enjoy seamless interactions with NEAR Mobile.

Congratulations! You’ve mastered the basics of NEAR Mobile. For more information, explore our guide and FAQ pages. Happy exploring the NEAR ecosystem!