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How to Connect the Petra Extension

Welcome to this tutorial, which will guide you through connecting your Keystone hardware wallet to the Petra extension. The Petra Wallet extension is an officially developed browser extension-based Web3 wallet by Aptos Labs, specifically designed for the Aptos blockchain ecosystem. In this tutorial, you will learn how to establish the connection and explore the basic features of the Petra wallet. Let's get started!

Supported Chains: SUI and APTOS

Features: Send, receive, swap, and more

Connection Steps

Step 1: Prerequisites​

  1. Ensure your Keystone 3 Pro is running firmware version 1.4.2 or higher. (Version 2.0.4 or higher is recommended).
  2. Download the latest version of the Petra Wallet extension.

Step 2: Pair Petra Wallet with Your Keystone Hardware Wallet​

1. Create a new account in Petra​

  • Select "Create an account".

  • Select "continue with email" to register via email - enter your password - account creation successful! After successful creation, you may close the window and open the Petra extension for use.

2. Connect Keystone to Petra​

  • On your Keystone hardware wallet:

    • Click the "..." icon in the top-right corner, select "Connect Software Wallet," then choose "Petra."
    • Keystone will display a dynamic QR code.

  • In the Petra wallet extension:

    • Click your profile picture in the top-left corner of the Petra wallet main interface.
    • Select "Add Account" → "Import from Keystone" → "Sync Keystone", then scan the QR code displayed on your Keystone device. Wait for the dynamic QR code to be recognized by the Petra extension (no progress bar is shown; this may take approximately 5-30 seconds).
    • Once scanning completes, "Import Successful" will appear, indicating the connection is established.

  • Once connected, an account with the Keystone icon will appear in the Petra extension.

Congratulations! You have successfully connected your Keystone account to the Petra wallet (extension). Now, get ready to safely explore its features.