> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.anchorage.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Wallets

> Understand how wallets work within vaults and manage multiple asset addresses.

A wallet is a container for a single asset type (like Bitcoin or Ethereum) within a vault. Each vault can hold multiple wallets for different assets, allowing you to organize and manage diverse digital assets in one place.

## What is a wallet

* **An asset container** — Holds cryptocurrency of a specific type (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.)
* **Linked to a vault** — Every wallet belongs to exactly one vault and inherits the vault's policies and permissions
* **Multiple addresses** — A wallet can have multiple receive addresses for the same asset
* **Unique balance** — Each wallet tracks its own balance independently

When you create a vault, you can add wallets for the assets you plan to hold. You can also add new wallets to an existing vault at any time.

## View your wallets

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the vault">
    From the home screen, select the vault where your wallets are stored.
  </Step>

  <Step title="View assets">
    You'll see a list of all wallets in this vault with their current balances.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap a wallet">
    Select any wallet to see its details, including addresses, recent transactions, and actions you can take.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Add a wallet to a vault

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the vault">
    From the home screen, tap the vault you want to add a wallet to.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap add wallet">
    Select the **Add wallet** or **+** button, or look for an "Add asset" option.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose an asset type">
    Select the asset you want to add (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, etc.) from the list of supported assets.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure the wallet">
    Optionally name the wallet or add notes about its purpose.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit for approval">
    Tap **Submit** or **Add wallet**. Depending on your vault's policies, this may require approval.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve if authorized">
    If you have approver permissions, complete biometric authentication to confirm adding the wallet.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Adding a wallet does not require moving or depositing assets — it simply activates that asset type in the vault. You can deposit to that wallet anytime.
</Note>

## Receive addresses

Each wallet can have multiple receive addresses, allowing different parties to send you assets to different addresses. Addresses can be public or private, depending on your organization's privacy preferences.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select the wallet">
    From the vault, tap the asset wallet you want to generate an address for.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap receive or add address">
    Select **Receive**, **Add address**, or **Generate address**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose address visibility">
    Some organizations allow you to choose whether the address is public or private. Select your preference.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm generation">
    The app will generate a new address for receiving assets to this wallet.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Share or copy">
    Copy the address to share with senders, or let them scan the QR code displayed.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Wallet status

Wallets show different statuses based on their state:

* **Active** — The wallet is set up and ready to receive and send assets
* **Pending** — The wallet is waiting for approval before it can be used
* **Inactive** — The wallet has been disabled and cannot send or receive assets

For details on managing wallet status, see [Key management](/knowledge-base/porto/security/key-management).

## Wallet recovery

If you lose access to your device or need to restore your wallets, see [Wallet recovery](/knowledge-base/porto/vaults-wallets/wallet-recovery) for recovery options and procedures.