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description: Here you will learn about Yoroi, its features and its interface.
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# Yoroi

## About Yoroi

Yoroi is an open-source **Cardano Wallet** developed by [Emurgo](https://emurgo.io/), the commercial partner for Cardano. It is available as an **extension for all major browsers** and as a **mobile app for both Android and iOS**.

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As a light wallet, Yoroi allows for instant initial setup, plus quick operation with minimum usage of system resources. Available also as a mobile application, Yoroi provides easy self-custody of ADA and Cardano native tokens.
{% endhint %}

> Yoroi is a light wallet for Cardano. It’s simple, fast and secure. Yoroi is an Emurgo product, engineered by IOHK. And it follows best practices for software in the industry including a comprehensive security audit. Daedalus and Yoroi are complements to what they try to achieve. Yoroi looks to be a day to day wallet for a Cardano user.

**Yoroi** can be downloaded here: [https://yoroi-wallet.com/](https://yoroi-wallet.com/#/)

![The splash page from Yoroi's Website.](https://2459642694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUpFgjH1Y6J1qqu_j4p%2F-MVBKet8aEVBahDn5Rqn%2F-MVBKkdbi-6hKkV_tSfS%2Fyoroi_splash.PNG?alt=media\&token=f32924dd-48d2-4d28-bb32-34368145e13c)

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A**lways check** the URL your are getting software from and **follow** the developer's **instructions** carefully!
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## Configure Yoroi

Once you have installed Yoroi (this example is based on the browser extension), please configure it. First, **select your language** and click **continue**:&#x20;

![](https://2459642694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUpFgjH1Y6J1qqu_j4p%2F-MWxPP8XhlxvbPuGOJfY%2F-MWxQf28ZmAYUsXjbl8P%2Fyoroi_splash.PNG?alt=media\&token=c6bcc7a9-7c89-44c9-b94d-ce0a1084e5b2)

Read and accept the **terms of use**, then click **continue**:

![](https://2459642694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUpFgjH1Y6J1qqu_j4p%2F-MWxPP8XhlxvbPuGOJfY%2F-MWxQiB6utMKpommNcwY%2Fyoroi_terms.PNG?alt=media\&token=bfcc9c41-71cd-4661-beac-74f9a8e1ee15)

**Choose interface complexity**, we have chosen "Simple" for this example:

![](https://2459642694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUpFgjH1Y6J1qqu_j4p%2F-MWxPP8XhlxvbPuGOJfY%2F-MWxQjmVxgNHBhcLyG7u%2Fyoroi_interface_choice.PNG?alt=media\&token=4d418e93-c567-44d0-a43c-f85dd6a84f8e)

**Configure payment URLs** to your preference (if you skip this step you can enable this option later):

![](https://2459642694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUpFgjH1Y6J1qqu_j4p%2F-MWxPP8XhlxvbPuGOJfY%2F-MWxRF98SuG3bSGNGTKm%2Fyoroi_payment_URLs.PNG?alt=media\&token=90ac0bb5-c5b6-4296-afe5-cfe1872c5396)

## Create your wallet in Yoroi

You are now ready to **create your ADA wallet** in Yoroi, please select "**Create wallet**":

![](https://2459642694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUpFgjH1Y6J1qqu_j4p%2F-MWxPP8XhlxvbPuGOJfY%2F-MWxS_YGNA6EzefSJGxz%2Fyoroi_main.PNG?alt=media\&token=a91550c0-78ea-4d4b-b074-44542a70c512)

In the popup that follows, choose "**Cardano**":

![](https://2459642694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUpFgjH1Y6J1qqu_j4p%2F-MWxPP8XhlxvbPuGOJfY%2F-MWxTBanULRXGrnMkehq%2Fyoroi_currency_choice.PNG?alt=media\&token=7acc096d-4952-4104-9ef9-c2f15df7365b)

Then, "**Create wallet**":

![](https://2459642694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUpFgjH1Y6J1qqu_j4p%2F-MWxPP8XhlxvbPuGOJfY%2F-MWxT_dGBcpOlok7qpC4%2Fyaroi_wallet_type.PNG?alt=media\&token=d7cb58c7-543f-4c36-99ba-5f5b151b65d7)

Configure your wallet with a **name and password**:

{% hint style="warning" %}
Your wallet name and password are only stored locally. If you loose access to your wallet, the **recovery phrase** (see below) is the only means to recover your wallet. If you need to do this, you will be prompted for a new name and password. &#x20;
{% endhint %}

![](https://2459642694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUpFgjH1Y6J1qqu_j4p%2F-MWxPP8XhlxvbPuGOJfY%2F-MWxUDapjvwnyRy8zNlh%2Fyoroi_wallet_config.PNG?alt=media\&token=93b44b23-9abb-49f5-8595-213535bed497)

You will be asked to write down a **15-word recovery phrase**:

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Please take all necessary precautions to **keep your recovery phrase safe**!
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![](https://2459642694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUpFgjH1Y6J1qqu_j4p%2F-MWxUYr5VQNA0Gu1yv9M%2F-MWxWsW_Wqv746Ynxd3H%2Fyoroi_recovery_phrase_01.PNG?alt=media\&token=a4c57ef1-6336-4813-a505-6dd917956a7e)

Write the words on **paper**, and make **multiple copies**! When prompted, **check** that you have written the correct phrase, **read** the instructions, and **confirm**:

![](https://2459642694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUpFgjH1Y6J1qqu_j4p%2F-MWxUYr5VQNA0Gu1yv9M%2F-MWxYEcoHEaowOLheUfY%2Fyoroi_recovery_phrase_02.PNG?alt=media\&token=8ff558e1-64ff-4fb9-ac3f-3ea7c64995a1)

Your new **Yoroi wallet** is ready to be funded :heart\_eyes: :

![](https://2459642694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUpFgjH1Y6J1qqu_j4p%2F-MWxUYr5VQNA0Gu1yv9M%2F-MWxZ_VPTUIrksTJFxM4%2Fyoroi_wallet_ready.PNG?alt=media\&token=9c8b5946-2e77-4149-a2d3-5611402b1d8f)

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Take your time to navigate Yoroi's interface and familiarise yourself with it. Below you will learn what to do in case you should loose access to your wallet.&#x20;
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## Recovering a Yoroi wallet

Should you loose access to your Yoroi software for whichever reason (machine broken/lost/stolen), please use your **recovery phrase** to restore it. Choose "**Restore wallet**" in the following menu:

![](https://2459642694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUpFgjH1Y6J1qqu_j4p%2F-MWxZt2FdycadECQFnoT%2F-MWxa4w7O5GDxkNx4MA1%2Fyoroi_restore_01.PNG?alt=media\&token=5c3b2959-5f90-4066-b7e9-f7153ca4ae7e)

Then pick "**Cardano**":

![](https://2459642694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUpFgjH1Y6J1qqu_j4p%2F-MWxPP8XhlxvbPuGOJfY%2F-MWxTBanULRXGrnMkehq%2Fyoroi_currency_choice.PNG?alt=media\&token=7acc096d-4952-4104-9ef9-c2f15df7365b)

If restoring a Yoroi wallet, please choose "**Enter a 15-word recovery phrase**":

![](https://2459642694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUpFgjH1Y6J1qqu_j4p%2F-MWxaYpWu30RG1kavGlE%2F-MWxauK1n-ARRzssDytZ%2Fyoroi_restore_02.PNG?alt=media\&token=ad127681-7175-44c7-aab5-9b8358034abd)

And then, choose "**Shelley-era wallet**":

![](https://2459642694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUpFgjH1Y6J1qqu_j4p%2F-MWxaYpWu30RG1kavGlE%2F-MWxbiBKBnlX6fYnnhTz%2Fyoroi_restore_03.PNG?alt=media\&token=27e4f7aa-8c2b-41fd-adcf-18c0d1e24820)

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**Please note**: this method of recovery works for older Yoroi wallets as well, and for Daedalus wallets (in the latter case you will have to choose 24-word recovery phrases).
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In the following dialogue, you must enter the **recovery phrase**:&#x20;

![](https://2459642694-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUpFgjH1Y6J1qqu_j4p%2F-MWxaYpWu30RG1kavGlE%2F-MWxchriquPWG6KB05pe%2Fyoroi_restore_04.PNG?alt=media\&token=bcadc9b4-e46e-411a-a69b-339629763072)

While entering your **recovery phrase**, you are prompted for a **new** wallet **name** and **password**. This was already noted above, and is important because:

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Should someone get a hold of your **recovery phrase**, they can restore your wallet and **gain full control** of it, **even if they don't know your spending password** (they will be asked, like you just then, to make a new password).
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Should you ever **loose** a copy of your **recovery phrase**, you must consider **your wallet compromised**, and transfer its contents to a new one.
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You now have all the tools you need to **manage your Yoroi wallets**. Please use your judgement and take time to practice **creating**, **deleting** and **restoring** wallets, in order to gain confidence.
{% endhint %}
