Desktop Wallet User Guide

Welcome to the Salvium GUI Wallet guide. This guide will help you set up, configure, and use the Salvium (SAL) GUI wallet, a fork of the Monero GUI wallet, ensuring secure and private transactions.

Download and Install the Wallet

  1. Download the Wallet: Visit the Salvium downloads page and download the latest GUI wallet for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
  2. Install the Wallet:
    • Windows: Run the downloaded .exe file.
    • macOS: Open the downloaded .dmg file and move the Salvium wallet to your Applications folder.
    • Linux: Extract the downloaded .tar.bz2 file and run the salvium-wallet-gui executable.

Setting Up Your Wallet

  1. Launch the Wallet: Open the Salvium GUI wallet application.
  2. Create a New Wallet:
    • Select “Create a new wallet.”
    • Choose a wallet name and location to save the wallet files.
    • Create a strong password.
  3. Backup Your Seed:
    • Write down the 25-word mnemonic seed provided. Store it securely for wallet recovery.
  4. Connect to the Network:
    • The wallet connects automatically to the Salvium network. Optionally, connect to a remote node.

Using Your Wallet

Sending SAL

  1. Go to the Send Tab:
    • Enter the recipient’s address, amount, and optional payment ID.
    • Choose the transaction priority.
  2. Confirm and Send:
    • Double-check the details and click “Send.”
    • Enter your wallet password to confirm.

Receiving SAL

Go to the Receive Tab: Share your wallet address or generate a new one. Incoming transactions appear in the “Transactions” tab.

Viewing Transactions

Go to the Transactions Tab: View all transactions with details like amounts, dates, and IDs.

Staking

Define the amount of funds to stake and then submit. Access and review your current staking transactions. For further details on how staking works go to : Knowledge Base > Protocol > Staking.

Using the Address Book

Go to the Address Book Tab: Add, edit, or delete frequently used addresses.

Advanced Features

Go to the Advanced Tab: Access features like creating a view-only wallet, signing/verifying messages, and exporting key images.

Configuring Wallet Settings

Go to the Settings Tab: