Freighter is a browser extension wallet for Stellar. It is a non-custodial wallet extension for your browser.
How to install and set up Freighter Wallet.
How to connect Freighter Wallet to Trustless Work.
Useful resources, security tips, and FAQs.
Open the official Freighter Wallet website.
Click on "Add to Browser" for your preferred browser (e.g., Chrome, Brave, or Firefox).
Ensure you download only from the official website to avoid scams.
Follow the browser prompts to install the extension.
After installation, pin the Freighter extension for easy access.
Open the Freighter extension by clicking on its icon in your browser.
Click on "Create New Wallet".
Set a secure password (store this password securely).
Freighter will generate a Recovery Phrase (also called a Seed Phrase).
Write it down and store it in a safe place. Do not share it with anyone.
You need a funded Testnet account to submit transactions and pay fees.
Open the Freighter extension.
Switch the network to Testnet.
Click Fund with Friendbot.
Wait for the balance to appear.
Your account is now active on Stellar Testnet.
Friendbot only works on Testnet. If you don’t see the button, verify the network first.
If the in-wallet Friendbot flow fails, you can request funds directly:
Copy your account address (your public key) from Freighter.
Open: https://friendbot.stellar.org/?addr=YOUR_PUBLIC_KEY
https://friendbot.stellar.org/?addr=YOUR_PUBLIC_KEY
Replace YOUR_PUBLIC_KEY with your address and load the URL.
YOUR_PUBLIC_KEY
Click on "Import Wallet".
Enter your existing Seed Phrase and set a password.
Navigate to the Trustless Work platform.
Example link: Trustless Work.
Click "Connect Wallet" in the top-right corner of the page.
Select "Freighter Wallet" from the list of options.
A pop-up will appear from Freighter asking for confirmation.
Approve the connection in the wallet extension.
Ensure Freighter is set to the correct network (Testnet or Mainnet) based on your environment. You can toggle the network in the Freighter settings.
Backup Your Seed Phrase: Store it in a secure, offline location.
Use Testnet for Development: When testing or experimenting, always switch to the Testnet to avoid losing real funds.
Enable Browser Security Features: Avoid installing unknown browser extensions that could compromise your wallet.
Official Website: Freighter Wallet
Documentation: Freighter GitHub Repo
Testnet Tokens: How to Get Testnet Tokens
Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting & FAQs
Your recovery phrase is the only way to restore your wallet. If it’s lost, your funds cannot be recovered.
Click on the settings icon.
Toggle between Testnet and Mainnet in the dropdown.
