A complete, practical guide to using Trust Wallet for storing assets, swapping tokens, participating in DeFi, and maximizing yields — with security best practices and step-by-step tips.
Trust Wallet is a non-custodial, mobile-first crypto wallet designed to make blockchain access simple and secure. It supports thousands of tokens across many blockchains, integrates a DApp browser, and provides features such as in-app swaps, staking, and Web3 interaction. Because it’s non-custodial, only you control your private keys — which is both empowering and a responsibility.
This blog gives you a hands-on walkthrough: setting up Trust Wallet, transferring and organizing assets, swapping tokens safely, earning with staking and liquidity, guarding your funds, and troubleshooting. We’ll finish with practical tips and a handy FAQ.
Download Trust Wallet from official app stores and verify the publisher. During setup you’ll create a new wallet (or import an existing one). You’ll be shown a recovery phrase — usually 12 words — that is the single source of truth for recovering your wallet. Write it down on paper, store it securely offline, and never share it. Treat it like a physical key to your bank vault.
Trust Wallet supports creating multiple wallet accounts under one app installation. Use separate accounts for different purposes — e.g., a cold savings account for long-term assets and a hot account for active trading or DApp interaction. Label each account clearly inside the app to avoid costly mistakes.
Tokens appear automatically if you receive them, but you can also add or hide tokens manually. Group tokens by category in your notes or use a dedicated account for experimental tokens to keep your main portfolio clean.
Trust Wallet supports Ethereum and EVM chains, BNB Chain, Solana, Bitcoin, and many others. Always double-check contract addresses when adding custom tokens.
Transaction history is shown per-account. For deeper audits, you can copy the address and use a block explorer for on-chain verification.
Trust Wallet integrates swap aggregators and direct DEX access via the DApp browser. Built-in swaps are convenient and fast; however, prices and slippage can vary. For large trades or advanced strategies, consider using a dedicated DEX via the DApp browser and verify token contract addresses carefully.
Lower slippage reduces price tolerance but may cause failed transactions; higher slippage increases the chance of execution but may expose you to price movement. Adjust based on token liquidity and your risk tolerance. Also, watch gas fee estimations — picking a low fee risks delays on busy networks.
Trust Wallet offers staking interfaces for assets such as BNB, ADA, and other PoS tokens. Staking lets you earn rewards by locking or delegating tokens to validators. Each chain has different rules — lockup periods, minimum amounts, and commission. Read the validator’s reputation and commission history before delegating.
Through the DApp browser you can provide liquidity to AMMs, farm tokens, or deposit into lending protocols. These activities can yield high returns but come with smart contract risk, impermanent loss, and protocol-specific complexity.
Use a dedicated device or at minimum enforce a strong OS passcode, full-disk encryption, and OS updates. Disable unnecessary permissions and avoid jailbroken/rooted devices for your main wallet.
Phishing is the most common threat. Always verify domains, never paste your seed phrase anywhere, and beware of fake apps and social media impersonators. If someone contacts you promising airdrops, grants, or help and asks for your secret phrase — 100% ignore them.
If a transaction is pending, you can check its status on a block explorer and either wait or try to replace/cancel if the chain supports it. Failed transactions still consume gas — consider smaller test transactions when experimenting.
To recover, install Trust Wallet on a new device and select "I already have a wallet" then enter your 12-word recovery phrase exactly. If you lose the phrase and did not back it up, recovery is impossible — that’s the tradeoff of non-custodial wallets.
Contact official Trust Wallet support channels if you suspect a technical issue with the app (not if someone asks for your seed phrase). Use official links below. Avoid support numbers or links sent by unverified accounts.
One account for long-term HODL, one for testing new tokens, one for DApp interactions. This minimizes accidental exposures and makes reconciliations easier.
Batch transactions, use lower-fee times of day (if your schedule allows), and choose L2 or alternative chains for cheaper interactions, keeping in mind the bridge and swap fees when moving assets between chains.
Use in-app portfolio views or reputable third-party trackers. For tax reporting, keep detailed records of transaction IDs, timestamps, and amounts — block explorers are your friend here.
Below are 10 official Trust Wallet channels and resources. Always verify you are on the correct domain and official channels before interacting.
(Note: verify each link is correct and official before entering sensitive information. When in doubt, navigate to trustwallet.com and follow official links from the homepage.)
Trust Wallet is secure when you follow non-custodial best practices: protect your seed phrase, use device security, and avoid phishing attempts. The app itself provides standard security features but cannot protect against social engineering.
Trust Wallet is primarily a mobile hot wallet. For sizable holdings, use a hardware wallet as cold storage and move funds to Trust Wallet only when needed.
Navigate to the asset that supports staking, select "Stake" or "Earn," choose a validator (if applicable), set the amount, and confirm. Expect variable rewards, lockups, and unbonding durations depending on the chain.