Wallets and Account Creation
Dock’s new mainnet token will be supported by several wallets listed below. The new token will not be supported by ERC20 wallets. Please follow the directions for setting up these wallets carefully.
Store, send, and receive your DOCK tokens securely on your mobile device using the Dock Mobile wallet app, available on both Android and iPhone. The Dock mobile wallet allows you to control and manage your own private keys and tokens on your device without the involvement of any third party.
Download the App from the AppStore and PlayStore below.
Here's a quick tutorial on how to create a new wallet, import an existing wallet, send tokens, and view your transaction history.
Polkadot provides browser extension that manages accounts and allows signing of transactions, it cannot be used for sending funds. The extension works alongside polkadot applications similar to Metamask’s browser extension for Ethereum. More information about the extension can be found here.
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- 2.Once the app is installed, go to the app in your browser and click the + icon to add your account, then follow the steps to set up your account.
Important: save the mnemonic seed in a safe, offline place. This is required to restore access to your account.
3. Next click on the three dots next to your account and select Dock PoS Mainnet in the dropdown.
4. Once setup is complete, you will be able to view your account address in the browser extension app.
Dock has forked and customized the well-tested, browser-based wallet that is also used for Polkadot. This is a browser-based application, so it is not as secure as using an offline option.
Consider storing your account in a signer such as the Polkadot browser extension or the Parity wallet for optimal account security. Future versions of this web app will only support these external sources.
- 1.Go to https://fe.dock.io/#/accounts and check the top left corner that you are on Dock’s mainnet. If not, then click on the network name, click on Live Networks > Dock, and click Switch.
2. Click on + Add Account and complete the name and password fields, then click Next and Save.
Important: save the mnemonic seed in a safe, offline place. This is required to restore access to your account.
3. To view your Dock token address, go to the Accounts page and click on the name of the account. Your token address will appear on the right side of the page.
Parity Signer is a secure way of storing your DOCK tokens on an offline device like an old smartphone or tablet. This is an app available on iOS and Android that can be used for key storage and signing transactions. For maximum security, ensure the device will always be kept offline.
- 1.Download Parity Signer here: https://www.parity.io/signer. Open the app, click Create and follow the setup instructions.
- 2.In the app, check that there is no red "unshielded" icon in the top-right, if you see the red shield then turn off wifi, data, bluetooth or any other communication networks to ensure maximum security.
3. Go to https://fe.dock.io/#/settings/metadata and check that the top left corner shows “Dock Mainnet”, so that you know you are on Dock’s mainnet. If not, then click on the network name, click on Live Networks > Dock, and click Switch.
4. If you are not there already, go to Settings > Metadata and you will see a QR code. Open the Parity Signer app on your device, click on QR scanner and scan the QR code.
5. Now you will see the Dock Mainnet in the available network list on the app. Click on +Derive New Account and you will see a new account created for Dock.
Ledger’s hardware wallet provides a very secure solution for storing your tokens. If you are purchasing the hardware wallet, make sure to purchase directly from the Ledger’s website or amazon store.
To install the app, connect your Ledger device go to the Manager tab in your Ledger Live. It will ask you to confirm opening the manager on the device and you should allow it. Now search for Dock. You will see 2 apps, Dock and Dock XL where Dock XL is a bigger but more feature-rich app like supporting governance whereas Dock is a lighter app and supports basic features like transfer and staking. Install an appropriate app.
Now you can follow this user guide to use the app.
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