Account Setup

Once you’ve installed the Transaction Tool on your macOS device, follow these steps to complete the initial setup:

Open the Transaction Tool application

• Open Finder from the macOS dock or top menu bar.

• In the left-hand sidebar, select Applications.

• Locate and double-click on Transaction Tool to launch it.

• When the app launches, a pop-up will appear with an important message.

  • Review the message and select “I Understand and Agree” to proceed.

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Sign in to the Transaction Tool

• Choose Sign in with Keychain.

• Enter your macOS device password.

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Setup your Recovery Phrase

• If you already have a recovery phrase: Select Import and enter your existing 24-word phrase.

• If you don’t have one:

  • Click Create New to generate a new recovery phrase.

  • Check the box next to: “I understand that if I lose my recovery phrase, I will not be able to create new keys or recover lost keys.”

  • Select Generate.

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Store your recovery phrase Securely

• Ensure you store your recovery phrase securely, as it is not recoverable later.

• After storing the phrase, check the box: “I have backed up my phrase somewhere safe.”

• Click Verify to continue.

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Verify Your Recovery Phrase

• To verify you have access to your recovery phrase, you’ll be asked to enter a few missing words from your recovery phrase.

• Enter the requested words and click Next.

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Private Key Creation

• A private key is automatically generated at index 0.

• You can optionally add a nickname to help you identify this key later.

• Click Next when you're ready.

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You have successfully completed the setup! You will now be directed to the Personal workspace where you can begin managing your transactions.

If you're part of an organization and need to connect it to the app, read:

Adding an Organization