Enkrypt is the multichain browser extension wallet created by the MyEtherWallet (MEW) team. With the Enkrypt extension, users can:
Create a new wallet or restore an existing wallet (using recovery phrase)
Buy/ Send/ and Receive crypto directly within the extension
Import accounts using Private key, Keystore files and Hardware wallets
Swap crypto and trade tokenized stocks across multiple networks
Connect and interact with DApps and NFTs
Enkrypt supports dozens of networks including Ethereum, Ethereum-compatible Layer 2s, Bitcoin, Polkadot, and more.
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Downloading the Enkrypt extension
To download Enkrypt:
Install Enkrypt from your browser extension store.
Supported browsers are Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari, Brave and Edge.
To avoid downloading a fake client, double-check the provider and the correct website.
Installation will require you to accept permissions. Rest assured that MEW will never store or share any of your data. These permissions are necessary for interacting with decentralized web3 applications.
When Enkrypt is done installing, click on the Enkrypt icon in your toolbar (see below)
Make sure to pin it to your toolbar by clicking the pin icon. Doing this makes it easier to access in the future.
Create a new wallet
When you create a new wallet on Enkrypt, you will receive a 12-word recovery phrase. It is very important to write down your recovery phrase and keep it in a safe location. If the extension is reinstalled or if something happens to your computer, you won't be able to access your crypto without your recovery phrase. MEW doesn't have access to your wallet and can't restore your recovery phrase for you.
For more information about Recovery phrases and some best practices, see the following article: What is a Recovery phrase?
For a step by step guide on how to create a new wallet, see this guide: Enkrypt: Create/Restore a wallet and buy crypto
A quick tour of your Enkrypt wallet
Enkrypt Dashboard (full perimeter of image): The main screen for your Enkrypt wallet. When logging in, you’re defaulted to the ‘Assets’ tab of your dashboard which shows all of your assets within the network that you’re currently using.
Account section: Here is where you can access your wallet address and add/ import other accounts to interact with.
View on Blockchain explorer: Clicking here will redirect you to your wallet address on a blockchain explorer within the network you’re using. (For example - ethVM block explorer for Ethereum.)
Copy Address: This copies the public address for the wallet you’re interacting with.
Account’s QR code: For quick access to the QR code version of your public address, you’ll click here.
Wallet Balance: Here is where the wallet’s balance will display. This will show the balance you hold within the network that you’re using in that crypto-currency as well as the value in fiat currency.
Actions tab: To receive/send, buy and/or swap crypto, you would click here.
Networks section: This section is where you can manage networks and interchange between them with 1 click for a seamless web3 experience. The 'All' tab has all the networks natively supported by Enkrypt. You can pin your favorite networks for quick access and see them under the 'Pinned' tab. 'New' features recently added networks.
Settings section: All of the settings to your Enkrypt wallet will be located here. If you need to lock your Enkrypt wallet, manage networks, contact support, or view your recovery phrase, you’ll need to click here.
Assets: All of the crypto assets held within the network you’re using will be found here.
Activity: All of your most recent transactions will be here. Keep in mind that these transactions will only display those within the network you’re currently using.
NFTs: All NFTs owned by the the address you’re interacting with will show here.
DApps: To explore the featured DApps.
Restore an existing wallet
Users who already have a wallet with a recovery phrase (also known as seed phrase, secret phrase or mnemonic phrase), can import and restore their wallet directly into Enkrypt. When restoring your wallet, make sure to double-check that all words are being entered correctly and separated by a single space.
For detailed steps on importing an existing wallet, see this link: Enkrypt: Create/Restore a wallet and buy crypto
If you’re having issues with your recovery phrase, see the following article for troubleshooting tips: What is a Recovery phrase?
Are you using a Private Key or Keystore file?
To add a wallet to Enkrypt using a private key or keystore file, first create a new wallet or restore a wallet using a recovery phrase, and then import an additional account. See the following link for details on importing accounts: Add and import accounts to Enkrypt.
Access/ Unlock your Enkrypt wallet
To access/ unlock your wallet:
Open the Enkrypt extension
Enter your password then click on ‘Unlock’.
Please keep in mind that the password serves as more of a convenience for daily logins and is NOT enough for restoring your account. In the event that the extension is reinstalled, computer breaks, the wallet is reset, etc, the restoral method will always be the recovery phrase. Passwords alone will not work.
Adding/ Importing existing accounts and hardware wallets
Enkrypt allows users to generate additional addresses all deriving from the same recovery phrase, as well as adding outside accounts using keystore files, private keys. and hardware wallets. These added accounts can be fully managed on Enkrypt (buy, swap, trade, send, etc).
For details about these added accounts and how to import them into Enkrypt, please refer to the following article: Enkrypt: Add and Import accounts, and connect a Hardware wallet
Buy crypto
Users can buy crypto directly on Enkrypt across multiple networks via our integrated crypto purchase providers. For the detailed guide, see this link: Enkrypt: Create/Restore a wallet and buy crypto
Send/Receive crypto
Enkrypt is a multichain wallet, so make sure you are sending and receiving crypto on your intended network. EVM networks like Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum and Optimism have the same address format, and others like Bitcoin and Solana have different formats. To see your account address, click on the QR code icon on the top right of the wallet.
To send assets to another wallet, make sure you are sending to an address on the same network. To move assets to a different network, you will need to swap or bridge tokens, either directly in Enkrypt or by connecting to appropriate web dapps. See the following articles for details: Enkrypt: Send, Receive and Swap your crypto
Swap
You can swap crypto directly in Enkrypt without requiring an external crypto exchange. The detailed guide for Swapping tokens on Enkrypt can be found here: Enkrypt: Send, Receive and Swap your crypto
Keep in mind that swapping tokens requires gas to cover the transaction fee. Depending on the network you’re using, a different token will be required for gas like ETH for Ethereum and POL (MATIC) for Polygon.
For more information about gas (aka network transaction fees), see What is Gas?
If you need crypto for gas, you can buy it directly in Enkrypt: Enkrypt: Create/ Restore a wallet and buy crypto
Networks
Enkrypt supports dozens of blockchain networks natively. Switching between them is effortless, and they can be easily searched, managed, and added to favorite networks from the dashboard.
For the step by step guide on how to use the networks on Enkrypt, including how to add a custom network/RPC, check out Enkrypt: connecting to networks and DApps
DApps
Enkrypt highlights some featured DApps for each network, found by clicking on the DApps tab in the lower right corner. These include exchanges, DeFi platforms, staking platforms, NFT marketplaces, and more. Users can also connect to any decentralized application website of their choice.
To learn more about DApps, see our ‘What are DApps’ article.
For a step by step guide on interacting with DApps using Enkrypt, please see: Enkrypt: Connecting to networks and DApps
If you experience any issues with Enkrypt, please contact our support team at support@myetherwallet.com.
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