Before you plug in your BitBox02, please insert the microSD card, which will be needed to create a backup of your wallet in a later step.

When done, plug the BitBox02 into your computer. Optional: If needed, use the included USB-C to USB-A adapter or any USB-C extension cable you may have at hand.

Follow the in-app setup guide

Once the BitBox02 is plugged in, the setup guide will automatically start and guide you through the process of setting up your BitBox02.

Step 1: Install BitBox02 firmware

Once you plug in your BitBox02 you will see that it says "BitBox02 bootloader" as all new devices come without the firmware preinstalled to ensure you always start off with the latest firmware. 

The BitBoxApp will then recognize your BitBox02 and ask you to upgrade the firmware. 

You will see a progress bar during the firmware installation process. Wait until the installation process has finished. The BitBox02 will restart automatically once the process is completed.

Step 2: Choose display orientation

Most laptops have ports on both sides. As we cannot know from which side you will plug your BitBox02, you will first need to select your display orientation.

To do that, just touch the BitBox02 on the side that suits your current position better.

Step 3: Confirm pairing code

All information that is exchanged between your computer and the BitBox02 is encrypted. To make sure no one is listening in, we ask you to confirm that the code in the BitBoxApp and the code on your BitBox02 are identical. 

Verify the code matches and confirm on your BitBox02. Then click “Continue” on the BitBoxApp. The BitBoxApp is now paired with your BitBox02. Note that this prompt will appear again if you use your BitBox02 with a new device for the first time.

Step 4: Create new wallet or restore an existing wallet

Now you are asked to choose if you want to create a new wallet or restore an existing wallet.

• If this is the first time you create a wallet, choose "Create Wallet" and continue reading this guide.
• If you already used a BitBox02 before, and you want to restore your wallet, see How to restore my BitBox02 wallet from my microSD card? 
• If you want to restore recovery words from a third-party wallet, see How to restore a wallet from 24 recovery words? 

Step 5: Create a wallet

First, you need to give your wallet a name. This name can be anything, choose one you will recognize in the future when you might need to restore from your backup.

If you cannot click the “Continue” button, make sure that you have inserted your microSD card into the BitBox02 correctly, and have given the wallet a name. 

Confirm the wallet name on your BitBox02.

Step 6: Set your BitBox02 device password

Next, you need to set a device password for your BitBox02, which you will need to enter every time you want to unlock your BitBox02. Make sure that you remember this password. Changing the device password is only possible by resetting the BitBox02. Don't worry, in case you forget your device password, the device will eventually reset, and you can restore your wallet from a backup again.

The setup wizard will show you a video of how to use the touch on your BitBox02 to input your password. 

Step 7: Create your wallet backup

After the device password is set, the BitBox02 will create a backup of your wallet and save it on the microSD card. Please check the boxes to confirm that you understand the security considerations, then click “Continue”. 

Your BitBox02 will ask you to confirm today’s date, as that is needed for the backup file.