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Last updated 2026-11-05

Binance Extension Wallet

The Binance Wallet Extension is a self-custody wallet that runs in a desktop browser. It is a separate wallet from the one inside the Binance app, with its own onboarding, recovery material, and network list.

What it is

The extension injects a wallet into the pages you open and asks you to approve connections and transactions. It supports EVM networks, including custom networks such as Bitgold. It does not share a network profile with the Binance app: adding Bitgold in one client does not add it in the other.

Before you start

  • A desktop browser: Chrome, Brave, Edge, or Firefox.
  • The extension installed from Binance's official Binance Wallet page or the browser's official store listing. Do not install a build from a message or a mirror.
  • The extension at version 1.5.0 or later for custom networks.
  • A recovery phrase or private key if you are importing an existing wallet, or a decision to create a new one.

Set up the extension

  1. Install the extension from the official listing, then pin it so the icon stays visible.
  2. Open the extension and choose Create Wallet or Import Wallet.
  3. For a new wallet, set the local password and write down the recovery phrase the extension shows. Complete its confirmation step.
  4. For an existing wallet, enter the recovery phrase or private key inside the extension. Never enter it on a website, in a chat, or in a form that offers to "sync" or "upgrade" the wallet.
  5. Store the phrase offline. The extension's password only unlocks this installation; it does not restore the wallet elsewhere.

The app and the extension are not the same wallet

Creating a wallet in the extension does not create one in the Binance app, and the app's keyless backup does not cover an extension wallet. Decide which one you are using before you fund it.

Verify it worked

  • The extension opens and shows an account address.
  • The written recovery phrase matches the extension's backup screen exactly.
  • The extension header shows a network selector and the account you expect.
  • The extension version is 1.5.0 or later if you plan to add a custom network.

Troubleshooting

Problem What to do
The extension disappears after a browser restart Open the browser's extensions page and pin it again. If it was removed, reinstall from the official listing and restore with the recovery phrase.
The extension shows a different address than the app They are separate wallets unless you imported the same phrase into both. Do not assume balances or networks are shared.
The recovery phrase is rejected Check word order, spelling, and language. A single wrong word produces a different wallet.
A "Binance Wallet" extension appears in search results Start from Binance's official site and use its store link. Verify the publisher before installing.
The Custom network tab is missing Update the extension; custom networks require version 1.5.0 or later.

Next steps