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4. Unlocking Your Wallet

Learn how to unlock your Amadeus wallet to access your funds and perform transactions.

Overview​

Your wallet automatically locks after a period of inactivity for security. You'll need to unlock it with your password to access your funds and perform transactions.

When You Need to Unlock​

You'll be prompted to unlock your wallet when:

  • You first open the extension after installation
  • The wallet has been locked due to inactivity
  • You manually locked the wallet from Settings
  • You restart your browser

Unlocking Process​

Step 1: Enter Password​

  1. Open the Amadeus Wallet Extension
  2. Enter your wallet password
  3. Click "Unlock"

💡 Tip: If you've forgotten your password, you can reset it using your Seed64 via "Forgot Password".

Step 2: Access Granted​

Once unlocked, you'll be taken to your dashboard where you can:

  • View your balance
  • Send and receive tokens
  • View transaction history
  • Access all wallet features

Auto-Lock Feature​

The wallet automatically locks after a period of inactivity to protect your funds. The default auto-lock duration is 15 minutes (configurable up to 30 minutes or more).

Configuring Auto-Lock​

You can change the auto-lock duration in Settings:

  1. Go to Settings → Security & Privacy
  2. Find "Auto-lock Duration"
  3. Select your preferred duration:
    • 5 minutes
    • 15 minutes (default)
    • 30 minutes
    • 1 hour
    • Never (not recommended)

⚠️ Security Warning: Setting auto-lock to "Never" means your wallet stays unlocked until you manually lock it. This is less secure and not recommended.

Manual Locking​

You can manually lock your wallet at any time:

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Click "Lock Wallet" button at the bottom
  3. Your wallet will be locked immediately

Alternatively, you can lock from the dashboard:

  • Click the lock icon in the header
  • Or use the lock button in Settings

Forgot Password​

If you've forgotten your password:

  1. Click "Forgot Password" on the unlock screen
  2. Enter your Seed64 (Base58-encoded string)
  3. Create a new password
  4. Confirm the new password
  5. Your wallet will be unlocked with the new password

⚠️ Important: You must have your Seed64 to reset your password. Without it, you cannot access your wallet.

Security Best Practices​

  • ✅ Use a strong, unique password
  • ✅ Enable auto-lock for security
  • ✅ Lock your wallet when leaving your device unattended
  • ✅ Never share your password
  • ✅ Consider using a password manager for your wallet password
  • ❌ Don't disable auto-lock
  • ❌ Don't write your password in plain text

Session Management​

When your wallet is unlocked:

  • Your session remains active until auto-lock triggers
  • Performing actions extends your session
  • Closing the extension popup doesn't lock the wallet
  • The wallet stays unlocked in the background until auto-lock

Troubleshooting​

"Incorrect password" error​

Possible causes:

  • Typo in password
  • Caps Lock enabled
  • Wrong password for this wallet

Solutions:

  • Double-check your password entry
  • Verify Caps Lock is off
  • Try typing the password slowly
  • Use "Forgot Password" if needed

Wallet won't unlock​

  • Ensure you're using the correct password
  • Check that your browser extension is up to date
  • Try refreshing the extension page
  • If all else fails, use "Forgot Password" with your Seed64

What's Next?​

Once unlocked, you can: