ZETA Hot Wallet + Custodial Wallet Creation

Modified on Wed, 20 May at 4:56 PM

Note: non-enterprise accounts can find the "+ New Wallet" in the portfolio tab


Hot Wallet Creation

Step 1: Log in to your account on https://app.bitgo.com/


Step 2: Navigate to the “Wallets” tab on the left side and select “+ New Wallet.”

Step 3

  1. Input a name for your wallet 
  2. Select “Asset” type as “ZETA"
  3. Click on “Continue”


Note: ZETA is gated in some entity configurations. Contact support@Bitgo.com for more information


Step 4:

  1. Select Wallet type as  “Self-Custody Hot”
  2. Click on “Continue”

 


Step 5: Setup Wallet password 

  • Option 1: Use your login password as the wallet password. (Recommended)

  • Option 2: Generate a new, separate wallet password.

  • Click on Continue
 


Step 6: Select how you want to manage your Backup Key
 


Step 7: Review your wallet creation


You should print the KeyCard and/or save the PDF to an offline storage device. The print-out or USB stick should be kept in a safe place, such as a bank vault or home safe. 

  • Enter the “Activation Code”
  • Check “I have secured my KeyCard offline and deleted file from my computer”
  • Click on “Create Wallet”

 


You have successfully created your Self-Managed Hot Wallet.


To initialize the wallet, user needs to deposit any amount of the tokens supported. 
 

 

Important: If you haven't provided an external backup key, then the original PDF should be deleted from any machine where the wallet will be regularly accessed to prevent malware from capturing both the KeyCard and your wallet passcode


Custodial Wallet Creation

  • Follow the steps as described above:
    • Step 4: Select wallet type as “Custodial”

 

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