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Basic Functions

How to generate a new address for a specific group in the Extension Wallet​

Here's a tutorial on how to create an address for a specific group. Sometimes this is needed to interact with dApps on the Alephium Blockchain. (Click here to know more about groups and sharding in Alephium).

  1. Unlock your Extension Wallet.

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  1. Click on the Wallet Name in the top left corner.

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  1. Press the “+” button in the top right corner.

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*4. Click on the “Group” dropdown menu and select a group of your choice.

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Optionally you could choose to use Schnorr signatures (more information about this feature can be found here). Once you’re done, click “Create a new Alephium Account.”

You can repeat this process for every group (0, 1, 2, 3) you want an address on.

How to generate a new address for a specific group in the Desktop Wallet​

Here's a tutorial on how to create an address for a specific group. Sometimes this is needed to interact with dApps on the Alephium Blockchain. (Click here to know more about groups and sharding in Alephium).

  1. Unlock your Desktop Wallet.

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  1. Click on the “Addresses & Contacts” menu.

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  1. Press the blue “New Address” button.

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Once the menu shows up, choose a name and a colour for your new address.

Then, turn on the “Advanced options” toggle and select the group you want to generate your new address on.

Press “Generate”. You can repeat this process for every group you want an address on (0, 1, 2, 3) or use the next method for batch address creation.

How to generate a new address for all groups at once in the Desktop Wallet​

  1. Unlock your Desktop Wallet.

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  1. Click on the “Addresses & Contacts” menu.

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  1. Click on the "wrench" icon (advanced operations).

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Once the menu appears, click the blue "Start" button in the "Generate one address per group" section. In the popup, choose a name for the wallets. Then click on the blue "Generate" button.

Now you have one address in each group. (Click here to know more about groups and sharding in Alephium).

Requesting Testnet ALPH on the Extension Wallet​

  1. Switch from “Mainnet” to “Testnet”

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  1. Click on “+Add Funds”, and then press “request $ALPH”

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In about 1-2 minutes you should receive 12 testnet $ALPH in your balance.

Requesting Testnet ALPH on the Desktop Wallet

  1. Switch from “Mainnet” to “Testnet”

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  1. Open “Settings”, choose “Developer Tools”, enable “developer tools”, and click on “Receive testnet tokens”

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You will receive 12 Testnet $ALPH in about 1-2 minutes!