Get Started with Bitcoin

Follow this checklist to begin your journey with Bitcoin.

Step 1: Create your first Bitcoin wallet (10 minutes)

Download a bitcoin wallet: Start with an easy-to-use mobile wallet like BlueWallet

Secure Your Wallet: Write down the recovery phrase on paper—don't skip this! For a complete guide, read How to make a bitcoin wallet

Important: Your recovery phrase is the only way to recover your wallet if your device is lost or stolen.

Step 2: Make a Bitcoin Well account (3 minutes)

Sign up on Bitcoin Well: Create an account

All that you need to begin is an email and password. Get your account verified once you're ready to buy.

Step 3: Make your first purchase (1 minute)

Fund your account: Start with $100 to understand how it works. Then make larger transactions.

To receive bitcoin:

Open your wallet and select Receive.

Copy your address
In your Bitcoin Well account, navigate to the Buy page, click on Add wallet and paste the address.

Send your dollars and they will be automatically converted into bitcoin and sent to your wallet.

How to fund your account:

🇨🇦 In Canada: Send an e-Transfer
🇺🇸 In USA: Connect your bank account

Safety advice and best practices

Keep it private: Never share your recovery phrase or wallet details with others. Avoid showing them on-screen where someone can take a photo.

Upgrade to hardware wallets: For long-term storage, consider using a hardware wallet for better security when your bitcoin holdings are worth large sums of money (whatever that means to you!)

Learn More About Hardware Wallets

Embrace Financial Independence

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