Get started with Keycard

Follow our step-by-step guides to set up your Keycard

1 Find out which wallet you want to use with Keycard

Keycard works directly with compatible software wallets — on mobile via NFC, and on desktop using a USB card reader. Check out our help article for setup instructions, or browse the list of compatible wallets.

Using a desktop wallet requires a USB card reader

2 If you choose to useStatus

Note: Status Mobile is currently migrating from its legacy UI to a new unified app. Keycard is supported on Status Legacy for now, and will return to the unified Status app in v2.37. See this article for more details.

2.1 Download Status

Download Status for desktop

Available for Mac, Windows and Linux

Status Legacy

Download Status Legacy for mobile

Available for iOS and Android

Download on App StoreGet it on Google PlayGet it on F-Droid

2.2 Follow our guides

If you never used Status

Learn how to create and store your keys directly on Keycard

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If you already have a Status profile

Learn how to move your keys to Keycard

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