Create a Wallet

To get started on your PancakeSwap journey on Aptos, the first thing you'll need is to set up a wallet that supports Aptos Chain. Wallets are available both on desktop computers and on smartphone devices. You'll need to choose the wallet that fits your needs best.

Smartphone/Mobile or Desktop wallet?

Mobile device wallets and desktop-based wallets have different strengths and weaknesses. Consider which fits your needs better to help decide which type of wallet to use.

Mobile
Desktop

Use anywhere

Easy to use

More secure

Accessibility friendly

Damage/loss/theft resistant

Power/connection outage resistant

Smartphone/Mobile wallets

Smartphone/Mobile wallets allow you to access your crypto almost anywhere. Wallets are available on both Android and iOS devices.

Which mobile wallet should I choose?

This comparison table gives an overview of the most popular mobile wallets used with PancakeSwap.

SafePal
Trust Wallet
Blocto

Aptos Chain support

Built-in DApp browser

Hardware wallet compatible

(Only SafePal)

Open source (auditability)

You can find more in-depth information about each wallet below, as well as download links and installation guides.

SafePal is available as both a software and hardware wallet. The wallet is easy to install and create, and comes ready to support Aptos, BEP2 (BNB Beacon Chain), BEP20 (BNB Smart Chain) right away.

Pros:

  • Easily switch between several crypto networks

  • Has the option for Google Authenticator built in

  • Supports a large number of languages

  • Setup process is very simple

  • Is available as both a software and hardware wallet (work together)

Cons:

  • Isn't fully open source

  • Does not give user notifications

  • Does not enforce strong security during initial setup and wallet creation

Download SafePal (Automatically detects device) SafePal Setup Guide for Aptos

Desktop/Web Browser wallets

Desktop wallets are available on your home computer or laptop computer. Wallets on your computer can run as standalone applications, or as web browser plugins for popular browsers like Chrome and Firefox.

Which desktop wallet should I choose?

This comparison table gives an overview of the most popular desktop wallets used with PancakeSwap on Aptos

Petra
Martian
Pontem
Fewcha
Blocto

Aptos Chain support

Hardware wallet compatible

Open source (auditability)

❓ - as of writing, we are unsure about the status of this information

You can find more in-depth information about each wallet below, as well as download links and installation guides.

Petra wallet is an extension that lets you explore Aptos in your browser.

Highlights:

  • Built by Aptos Labs

  • Easy to use

  • Supports multiple accounts

  • Built-in NFT support

  • Supports Aptos testnet and one-click testnet APT faucet

Note:

  • Desktop only

  • Only supports Aptos chains

Download Petra Wallet

Petra Wallet Setup Guide

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