Quickstart — Install & First Steps
Trust Wallet provides a Chrome browser extension that brings Trust’s mobile wallet experience to desktop browsers. To get started:
- Install the extension from the official source (Chrome Web Store or Trust’s download page).
- Create a new wallet or import an existing seed phrase (use only your own device, never paste seed phrases on websites).
- Secure the extension with a strong password and confirm recovery backups offline.
Tip: Install extensions only from official pages and check the publisher details and reviews before granting permissions.
What the Trust Wallet Extension Offers
Trust Wallet’s browser extension is designed as a multi-chain, non-custodial wallet. Main capabilities include:
- Multi‑chain support: Manage assets across Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, Polygon and many more.
- Swap & DEX access: Built-in swap aggregator to find competitive rates and connect to DEXs.
- DApp browser integration: Seamless connect to Web3 sites (NFT marketplaces, DeFi apps, games).
- NFT management: View, send, and receive NFTs directly from the extension.
- Import & export options: Import wallets from other extensions or mobile by seed phrase export/import (use extreme caution).
- Custom networks & tokens: Add RPCs and custom tokens for niche chains.
User experience & workflow
The extension mirrors the mobile app’s look-and-feel: a compact wallet popup, clear send/receive flows, and a transactions history. WalletConnect remains supported for connecting mobile devices to desktop dApps when needed.
Pairing Trust Wallet Extension with Ledger
For users who want hardware-backed private keys, Trust Wallet supports connecting a Ledger device so the Ledger stores the signing keys while the extension acts as the interface. The high-level flow:
- Open your Ledger and unlock it (enter PIN).
- Ensure the correct app is open on Ledger for the blockchain you want to use (for example, Ethereum app for ETH/ERC‑20 tokens).
- Install the Trust Wallet extension from the Chrome Web Store and open it.
- Choose Connect hardware wallet or the Ledger option within the extension and follow prompts to pair. Approve any signature requests on the Ledger device itself.
Ledger connection keeps your private keys offline — approvals occur physically on the Ledger device so a compromised browser cannot sign transactions without physical access.
Connecting to DApps
When visiting a dApp, click Connect Wallet and choose Trust Wallet from the provider list. If your Ledger is paired, ensure you select the Ledger-backed account inside the extension to route signing requests to your Ledger device.
Security: Best Practices
Browser extensions are convenient but carry unique risks. Follow these recommendations:
- Only install official extensions from trustwallet.com or the Chrome Web Store listing published by Trust Wallet.
- Keep your Ledger firmware and Ledger Live up-to-date; outdated firmware increases attack surface.
- Use a hardware wallet (Ledger) for large holdings and treat the extension as a UX layer only.
- Never share your 12/24-word recovery phrase with anyone or enter it into websites or browser prompts.
- Review extension permissions and remove unused extensions to lower risk of malicious cross-extension interactions.
Warning: Malicious Chrome extensions have impersonated legitimate wallets in the past. If a wallet asks for your recovery phrase, it’s a scam — close the tab and uninstall the extension immediately.
Advanced Usage & Developer Options
Power users can add custom RPCs, import private keys for temporary use (not recommended for long-term storage), and use developer tools in Trust Wallet’s docs to integrate DApps. Developers will find libraries and extension APIs on Trust Wallet’s developer site and GitHub repositories.
Troubleshooting — Common Issues
- Cannot connect to Ledger: Ensure USB or WebHID permissions are allowed, Ledger app is open, and device firmware is current.
- DApp not detecting Trust Wallet: Try refreshing, reselecting the network, or reconnecting the extension.
- Transactions failing: Check gas settings, network congestion, and confirm the correct chain is selected.
Privacy & Data Handling
Trust Wallet is non‑custodial and states it does not collect personal data from wallet usage. However, on-chain activity is public — use privacy-preserving tools or separate addresses if you need unlinkability between holdings and on-chain actions.
Conclusion
Trust Wallet’s Chrome extension gives desktop users a polished, multi-chain wallet interface. When combined with Ledger, you get the usability of a browser wallet plus the robust security of hardware signing. For everyday small trades and DApp interactions the extension is excellent; for larger holdings always prefer Ledger-backed accounts.