How to set up Enkrypt wallet for multi-chain access? (Polkadot & ETH)

Installation and Browser Integration

1. Visit the official Enkrypt website at https://www.enkrypt.com and navigate to the download section.

2. Select the appropriate browser extension version compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Brave, or Edge.

3. Click “Add to Browser” and confirm the installation prompt in your browser.

4. Once installed, click the Enkrypt icon in the browser toolbar to launch the setup interface.

5. Choose “Create a New Wallet” and carefully read the security warning before proceeding.

Seed Phrase Generation and Storage

1. Enkrypt generates a 12-word BIP-39 recovery phrase during wallet creation.

2. The phrase is displayed only once—users must write it down on physical media in exact order.

3. No digital copy should be saved; screenshots, cloud notes, or messaging apps are strictly discouraged.

4. Confirm the phrase by selecting words in correct sequence from a randomized list.

5. After confirmation, the wallet initializes with full self-custody control over private keys.

Adding Polkadot Network Support

1. Open the Enkrypt dashboard and click the network selector located in the top-left corner.

2. Scroll through the list of supported chains or use the search bar to type “Polkadot”.

3. Toggle the switch next to “Polkadot Relay Chain” to enable it—no manual RPC configuration is required.

4. A new Polkadot account is automatically derived from the same seed phrase using standard SS58 address format.

5. Users may also enable individual parachains like Moonbeam, Astar, or Parallel Finance directly from the same interface.

Enabling Ethereum and EVM-Compatible Chains

1. In the same network selector, locate and activate “Ethereum Mainnet”.

2. Additional EVM networks such as Arbitrum One, Optimism, Base, and Avalanche C-Chain appear as separate toggles.

3. Each activated chain shares the same underlying private key derived from the original seed phrase.

4. ETH addresses are generated using standard Ethereum address derivation paths (m/44'/60'/0'/0).

5. Users can send, receive, and interact with smart contracts across all enabled EVM chains without re-importing credentials.

Managing Cross-Chain Assets and DApps

1. Navigate to the “Assets” tab to view token balances aggregated across all enabled chains.

2. Click any token to see its native chain, contract address, and balance details.

3. Use the built-in swap interface to exchange tokens between Ethereum and Polkadot-based assets via integrated bridges.

4. Connect to decentralized applications by clicking “Connect Wallet” on dApp interfaces—the Enkrypt extension auto-detects chain compatibility.

5. All NFTs held on Ethereum, Solana, or Polkadot-compatible parachains appear under the unified “NFTs” section with chain-specific metadata rendering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I import an existing Polkadot account using a mnemonic phrase from another wallet?A: Yes—Enkrypt supports importing accounts via standard BIP-39 mnemonics. During setup, choose “Import Existing Wallet” and enter the phrase. Polkadot accounts will derive correctly if the original wallet used standard derivation paths.

Q: Does Enkrypt support hardware wallet integration for Polkadot signing?A: Yes—Ledger devices are supported for Polkadot transaction signing. Users must install the Polkadot app on their Ledger and enable “Contract Data” in settings before connecting via Enkrypt.

Q: Is it possible to transact on Ethereum and Polkadot simultaneously within one session?A: Yes—Enkrypt maintains independent active sessions per chain. Switching between Ethereum and Polkadot requires only changing the selected network in the top navigation bar; no re-authentication is needed.

Q: Are gas fees calculated automatically when sending transactions on different chains?A: Yes—Enkrypt fetches real-time fee estimates from each chain’s native infrastructure. For Ethereum, it pulls data from Etherscan-compatible APIs; for Polkadot, it queries the relay chain’s current weight and fee parameters.