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Installation

Get ARGUS wallet up and running in minutes with this comprehensive installation guide.

Prerequisites​

Before installing ARGUS, ensure you have:

  • Chrome Browser (version 88 or higher) or any Chromium-based browser (Brave, Edge, Opera)
  • Windows 10/11, macOS 10.15+, or Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+)
  • Active internet connection for initial setup and verification
  • Microphone access for voice biometric enrollment (can be configured later)
  • Location services enabled for geographic verification (optional but recommended)

Installation Methods​

  1. Open Chrome Web Store

  2. Install Extension

    • Click the Add to Chrome button
    • Review the required permissions
    • Click Add extension to confirm

  3. Pin Extension

    • Click the puzzle icon in Chrome toolbar
    • Find ARGUS Wallet and click the pin icon
    • ARGUS icon now appears in your browser toolbar

Method 2: Manual Installation (Development)​

For developers or testing purposes:

  1. Download Release

    git clone https://github.com/argus-foundation/argus-wallet.git
    cd argus-wallet

  2. Install Dependencies

    npm install

  3. Build Extension

    npm run build

  4. Load in Chrome

    • Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
    • Enable Developer mode (toggle in top-right)
    • Click Load unpacked
    • Select the build/chrome-mv3-prod directory

Required Permissions​

ARGUS requires the following permissions to function:

PermissionPurpose
storageStore encrypted wallet data and settings
activeTabInteract with DApps and web pages
geolocationVerify geographic location for Argus Vault
usbSupport USB hardware key authentication
bluetoothSupport Bluetooth device authentication
clipboardWriteCopy addresses and transaction IDs
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ARGUS follows privacy-first principles. Your private keys and sensitive data never leave your device. Geographic coordinates are only transmitted during transaction approval for the Argus Vault.

Initial Setup​

After installation, ARGUS will guide you through initial setup:

  1. Welcome Screen

    • Choose between creating a new wallet or importing existing

  2. Password Creation

    • Create a strong password (minimum 8 characters)
    • Include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
    • This encrypts your local wallet data

  3. Backup Seed Phrase

    • Write down your 12 or 24-word recovery phrase
    • Store it securely offline (never digital storage)
    • This is your only recovery method if you lose access

  4. Verify Seed Phrase

    • Confirm your seed phrase by selecting words in order
    • Ensures you've correctly recorded your backup

Verification​

Once installed, verify ARGUS is working correctly:

  1. Open Wallet

    • Click the ARGUS icon in your Chrome toolbar
    • The wallet interface should appear (360x600 popup)

  2. Check Connection

    • You should see "Connected" status indicator
    • Solana network status shown in header

  3. View Your Address

    • Your Solana public address is displayed
    • Click to copy to clipboard

Post-Installation Steps​

Create Your Master Key Wallet​

Your hot wallet is automatically created during setup. You can:

  • Receive tokens immediately
  • Send transactions after funding
  • Connect to DApps

For maximum security, configure your Argus Vault:

  1. Navigate to Settings → Security
  2. Click Create Argus Vault
  3. Follow the setup wizard (see Argus Vault Setup)

Configure Security Layers​

Enhance your security by enabling additional layers:

  • Voice Biometrics: Record your voice sample
  • Hardware Keys: Register USB security keys
  • Bluetooth Devices: Pair trusted devices
  • Platform Biometrics: Enable fingerprint/Face ID

Updating ARGUS​

ARGUS automatically updates through the Chrome Web Store. To manually check for updates:

  1. Navigate to chrome://extensions/
  2. Enable Developer mode
  3. Click Update button at the top
  4. ARGUS will update to the latest version

Troubleshooting Installation​

Extension Won't Install​

  • Clear Chrome cache: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data
  • Disable conflicting extensions: Temporarily disable other wallet extensions
  • Check Chrome version: Ensure you're running Chrome 88+

Extension Not Appearing​

  • Check if enabled: Go to chrome://extensions/ and ensure ARGUS is enabled
  • Pin to toolbar: Click puzzle icon → find ARGUS → click pin
  • Reinstall: Remove and reinstall from Web Store

Permissions Denied​

  • Grant permissions: Click ARGUS icon → Settings → Permissions
  • Browser settings: Check Chrome Settings → Site Settings → Permissions
  • OS permissions: macOS users check System Preferences → Security & Privacy

Network Connection Issues​

  • Check internet: Ensure stable internet connection
  • Firewall settings: Allow ARGUS through firewall
  • VPN conflicts: Some VPNs may interfere with Solana RPC connections

Next Steps​

Now that ARGUS is installed, you're ready to:

  1. Argus Vault Setup - Enable maximum security
  2. Security Layers - Configure all security layers

Support​

Need help with installation?

Ready to secure your assets? Continue to the Argus Vault Setup →