Cosmos

Sep 24, 2023

How to Create a Cosmos Hub Desktop Wallet using Leap Wallet?

How does Leap Wallet Work?

Leap Wallet is available as a browser extension and mobile app (iOS and Android) that allows you to manage your assets on Cosmos Hub securely and efficiently and connect with all the dApps & projects on Cosmos Hub. To get started, download the Cosmos Hub Wallet for the browser.

Creating your first Cosmos Hub Wallet

Here’s a video of a step-by-step guide on how to create your Cosmos Hub wallet using Leap.👇

Leap Wallet on Official Chrome Store

2. When you open the extension, you will be presented with three options: create a new wallet, import an existing Cosmostation or Keplr wallet, or import using a seed phrase. If you want to create a completely new wallet, choose the option to create a new wallet.

Welcome to Leap

3. You will be shown a seed phrase. Make sure to save this seed phrase in a safe and secure location, as it is the only way to recover your wallet. Do not share this seed phrase with anyone. The seed phrase shown below is for demo purposes.

Secret Recovery Phrase

4. Add the missing words from the seed phrase you have noted down with you. We have enabled this extra step to ensure you write your secret recovery phase with yourself on a piece of paper. Note: We won’t be able to help you recover the wallet if you lost your seed phrase.

Confirm Secret Phrase

5. Create a password to encrypt your wallet. Choose a strong password that you will remember.

Choose a Password

6. Your wallet is now set up and ready to use. You can access it by clicking on the Leap Wallet icon in your browser's toolbar. If you are using Chrome, the icon will be located in the top right corner of your browser. If you cannot find the icon, look for a "puzzle piece" icon and click on it to access a list of installed extensions. There, you should find Leap Wallet and you can click on the "pin icon" to pin it to your toolbar for easy access in the future.

Welcome to Leap Wallet

7. You can now use your Leap wallet to access your assets and interact with the Cosmos Hub Network, including staking ATOM token and dApps in the Cosmos Hub ecosystem.

Cosmos Hub Home Tab


Welcome aboard Cosmonauts! You now have the best experience navigating Cosmos Hub securely.

Please note that the Leap wallet is a self-custodial wallet which means you are always in control of your funds and make sure you keep your seed phrase safe.

Import your existing Cosmos Hub wallet into Leap

Watch 30 secs video to import your wallet into Leap Wallet.👇

Welcome to Leap

2. Click on “Import using a Seed Phrase” and enter your seed phrase in the text box.

Import via Seed Phrase

3. Now click on the Import Wallet button and select the wallets you want to import. We prefer importing all wallets for the best experience on Cosmos Hub Network.

Select Wallets

4. Create a password to encrypt your wallet. Choose a strong password that you will remember.

Choose a Password

5. Your wallet is now set up and ready to use. You can access it by clicking on the Leap Wallet icon in your browser's toolbar. If you are using Chrome, the icon will be located in the top right corner of your browser. If you cannot find the icon, look for a "puzzle piece" icon and click on it to access a list of installed extensions. There, you should find Leap Wallet and you can click on the "pin icon" to pin it to your toolbar for easy access in the future.

Welcome to Leap Wallet

Introduction to Leap Wallet

Leap is an advanced 'super wallet' for the Cosmos ecosystem, with the goal of providing a top-notch user experience tailored for Cosmos users. Available as mobile apps for iOS and Android and as a browser extension, Leap allows you to explore Cosmos Hub and over 50 other Cosmos ecosystem chains. Users can transfer and exchange assets between wallets, earn staking rewards, participate in governance, transfer assets over IBC, manage NFTs, and much more, all from within the wallet app.

Introduction to Cosmos Hub

Cosmos Hub, the pioneering public blockchain in the Cosmos Network, plays a central role in connecting various blockchains through Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC). It acts as a central hub that monitors token types and quantities in each connected blockchain.

Important links

Follow Leap Cosmos on Twitter and stay updated with the latest developments.

Join Leap Discord and Leap Telegram Announcement channel.

Refer to our Support document for any help. You can also DM us on Twitter for support and if you face any issues.

Download Leap for Mobile or Leap Chrome extension.

Access Leap Cosmos Dashboard (supports 50+ chains).

Learn more

You can explore the Cosmos Hub ecosystem by reading our other Cosmos Hub guides.