How do I activate my Starter Kit?

Summary

The Cryptonow Starter Kit® makes your first step into crypto safe, simple, and intuitive. Activation only takes a few minutes and gives you full control over your Bitcoin — either offline on your Wallet® or online in your Invest® account.

Before your Starter Kit becomes active, you need a free Cryptonow account. Once you’re logged in, you can enter your Wallet ID or activation code, confirm your details, and decide how you want to store your Bitcoin.

If you don’t have a Cryptonow account yet, you can set up your free account quickly and easily.

Steps to activate your Cryptonow Starter Kit®

  1. Log in to your Cryptonow account.

  2. Click on your «account icon» (top right) and select «Activate Starter Kit®».

  3. Enter the Wallet ID / activation code and the PIN.

  4. Click «Next».

  5. Review the exchange amount and confirm with «Execute Order».

  6. You will then be asked to choose where your Bitcoin should be stored — either offline in your Cryptonow Wallet® or online in your Cryptonow Invest® account.


Choose where to store your Bitcoin

After activation, you can decide how you want to store your Bitcoin.
You have two secure options — both give you full control, but in different ways:

Online storage via your Cryptonow Invest® Account

Your Bitcoin is stored in your verified Cryptonow Invest® account — a secure, regulated, custodian solution for customers who buy, sell, or transfer crypto frequently.

  1. Select «My Cryptonow Account (Online Custodian)»

  2. Confirm the transfer.

  3. Within minutes, your Bitcoin will appear in your portfolio overview.

  4. You can view all transaction details under «Details» → «Transactions» and manage your funds directly in your dashboard.

Ideal for active customer who value quick online access and simple funds management.

Offline storage via your Cryptonow Wallet®

Your Bitcoin is stored directly on your physical Cryptonow Wallet® card — a non-custodian, cold-storage solution. Your private key never leaves the card.


  1. Select «My Non-Custodian Wallet»

  2. Click «Next»

  3. Review the transfer summary

  4. Tick the box to confirm:

    «I confirm I have access to the Private Key of the selected wallet and that the QR code/private key is readable and not damaged.»

  5. Click «Start Transfer»

Within 15–120 minutes, your Bitcoin will appear on the blockchain (on-chain) and be stored safely in your own wallet.


Ideal for long-term holders who want full personal control and benefit from the blockchain decentralization.

Important

  • For offline storage, you are responsible for your private key. Cryptonow cannot recover it if lost.

  • For online storage, you can buy, sell, or move your Bitcoin anytime within your verified account.

  • To activate, your account must be verified for security and compliance reasons.

In short

Activating your Cryptonow Starter Kit® is fast and secure. In just a few minutes, you can go from a sealed card to holding real Bitcoin — safely stored offline in your Wallet® or online in your Invest® account. Simple. Transparent. Secure.

Still need help?

If you’re unsure about how to proceed, our support team is happy to assist you.

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