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Wallet Setup

Wallet Setup Guide

To buy tickets on ParlayTix, you'll need a crypto wallet to hold your USDC. We support two options: Coinbase Smart Wallet (recommended for beginners) and MetaMask (for experienced users).

Choose Your Wallet

Coinbase Smart Wallet

Recommended

The easiest way to get started. Create a wallet with just your email - no crypto experience needed.

  • Create with just your email - no seed phrases
  • Gasless transactions on Base network
  • Social recovery if you lose access
  • Native mobile app support
  • Seamless integration with ParlayTix Terminal

MetaMask

Advanced

Full control over your keys. Best for users who already have crypto experience.

  • Full control over your private keys
  • Works with any Ethereum-compatible network
  • Browser extension for easy access
  • Import existing wallets with seed phrase
  • Advanced features for power users

Quick Setup (2 Minutes)

1

Open Terminal

Go to terminal.parlaytix.xyz and click 'Connect Wallet'

2

Choose Wallet Type

Select Coinbase Smart Wallet for easy setup, or MetaMask for existing wallets

3

Create or Connect

For Smart Wallet: enter your email. For MetaMask: approve the connection

4

Fund Your Wallet

Add USDC to your wallet from Coinbase, or bridge from another network

Adding USDC to Your Wallet

Once your wallet is set up, you'll need USDC to make purchases. Here are your options:

  • Buy on Coinbase: Purchase USDC with bank transfer or card, then send to your Base wallet address
  • Bridge from Ethereum: Use the Base Bridge to move USDC from Ethereum mainnet
  • Receive from friends: Have someone send USDC directly to your wallet address

Security Tips

  • !Never share your seed phrase or private keys with anyone
  • !ParlayTix will never ask for your seed phrase
  • !Always verify you're on the correct website before connecting
  • !Start with a small amount until you're comfortable

Wallet Ready?

Learn how payments work on ParlayTix, or jump straight into the Terminal.