# Core Wallet (Extension)

If you're using a Keystone Hardware Wallet on firmware **M-10.4 or newer**, you can easily sync it with Core Wallet to manage your digital assets with even greater security. Here's how you can do it:

**Here are the functions of these buttons to familiarize yourself with before starting.**

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## Preparation <a href="#wdzdxa53x1s2" id="wdzdxa53x1s2"></a>

1. Make sure your Keystone Hardware Wallet is updated to firmware M-10.4 or newer. If you need assistance updating your firmware, refer to the “How to [upgrade your firmware](https://support.keyst.one/getting-started/firmware-upgrading)” tutorial.
2. Download the [Core Wallet](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/core-crypto-wallet-nft-ex/agoakfejjabomempkjlepdflaleeobhb) to your desktop computer.

## Sync Keystone with Core <a href="#yjm2hn3hyv86" id="yjm2hn3hyv86"></a>

1. **On your Keystone Hardware Wallet**, tap on \[Connect Software Wallet], and select \[Core].
2. Tap on \[Confirm] and a QR code will appear.

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3. **On the Core Wallet Extension**, download the Core Wallet, choose the language you need, and tap on \[Access Existing Wallet].

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4. Tap on \[Keystone], and it will prompt you to scan the QR code on your Keystone. Please make sure to authorize it to open the camera.

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**Tips:**

1. When syncing Keystone with Core, the BTC addresses may differ between Legacy, Nested Segwit, and Native Segwit formats. To ensure that you receive funds correctly, make sure to **convert your BTC address** to [**Core's format**](https://support.keyst.one/advanced-features/change-the-derivation-path-of-addresses) that matches your Keystone wallet.
2. **Always double-check the exact address before sending or receiving any funds.**
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5. Once scanned, your addresses will show up. Tap on \[Next], read the \[Help Us Improve Core] message, and tap on \[I agree] to proceed.

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**Hint:**

These are the first three addresses for ETH.
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6. Finally, set a name and password for your Core Wallet.

And that's it! Your Keystone Hardware Wallet is now synced with your Core Wallet, and you're ready to securely manage your cryptocurrencies.

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Note:

After importing your hardware wallet into Core, your recovery phrase and private keys will still be stored on the hardware device. The Core is only used as a tool to **display assets**.&#x20;

After importing, any transaction signatures still require your hardware device. So you don't have to worry about compromising your asset security after importing.
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#### Looking to learn how to send transactions or add more addresses/assets using Keystone? Click here to access that information.

{% content-ref url="../../getting-started/getting-started-with-m-10.0-or-newer-for-beginners" %}
[getting-started-with-m-10.0-or-newer-for-beginners](https://support.keyst.one/getting-started/getting-started-with-m-10.0-or-newer-for-beginners)
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