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HashPack Wallet is a noncustodial crypto wallet built for the Hedera network. It lets you hold HBAR and Hedera tokens, collect NFTs, stake, and connect to Hedera apps from a browser extension or a phone app, while your keys stay on your own device. If you’ve bought HBAR on an exchange and want to move it somewhere you control, HashPack is the wallet most Hedera apps expect you to have. Below you’ll find the account types, setup on desktop and mobile, how staking works, and the security habits that matter most.

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Key Takeaways

  • HashPack is a noncustodial Hedera wallet. The company says it has no access to your funds or private keys.
  • Official downloads come from hashpack.app, the Chrome Web Store, the App Store and Google Play. The extension is listed for Chrome, Edge, Opera and Brave.
  • You can create an account with an email login, a 24 word recovery phrase, or a hardware wallet such as Ledger.
  • Native HBAR staking in HashPack has no lockup, so your HBAR stays spendable.
  • If you lose your recovery phrase and keys, HashPack can’t restore the account for you.

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Which HashPack account type should you pick?

HashPack gives you three ways to create a Hedera account: email login, a 24 word recovery phrase, or a hardware wallet. Email login is the quickest, and HashPack recommends it for new users. A recovery phrase gives you a classic offline backup, and a hardware wallet keeps your keys on a separate device.
  • Email login: You enter your email, confirm a Magic Link, and HashPack creates a Hedera account secured by that email. You’re prompted to turn on two factor authentication during setup.
  • Recovery phrase (Advanced Creation): HashPack generates a 24 word phrase that you write down and then verify by filling in missing words. It suits people who are comfortable managing their own backup.
  • Hardware wallet: HashPack works with Ledger, D’CENT and Citadel devices, so every transaction is approved on the device itself.
  • Testnet account: Developers can tick the testnet option during creation to get an account that uses play HBAR for testing.
One thing people miss: you can’t turn an existing account into an email account. HashPack’s FAQ says you’d create a new email account and send your assets across manually. If you plan to hold a large balance, a hardware wallet or an offline recovery phrase is worth the extra few minutes.

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What can you do with HashPack Wallet?

HashPack Wallet works as your entry point to Hedera apps. Beyond sending and receiving HBAR, you can connect to decentralized apps, stake HBAR, PACK and SAUCE, view and trade NFTs, swap tokens, and buy HBAR or USDC inside the wallet through Banxa or MoonPay, all from one place. Most Hedera apps, such as the SaucerSwap exchange, show a Connect Wallet button. HashPack was the first wallet to launch the official WalletConnect implementation on Hedera, the standard many apps now use for that connection. On mobile, the in app browser lets you open Hedera apps without leaving HashPack. For collectors, there’s an NFT gallery plus a built in marketplace and launchpads. The homepage also lists swaps covering crypto, cross chain tokens and stocks, and you earn PACK, HashPack’s own utility token, when you swap. Stock swaps are a recent addition, so check inside the app whether they’re offered where you live. Before a new token shows up in your balance, Hedera needs you to associate it with your account. Use the Add Token button on the Assets tab, or Associate NFT on the NFTs tab. HashPack’s support page lists the network fee as $0.05 USD per association, though Hedera can change fees over time.

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How does HBAR staking work inside HashPack?

Hedera uses native staking, so you point your account at a network node rather than handing your HBAR to anyone. HashPack’s help center says there’s no lockup period and your HBAR stays available to spend while it’s staked. To start, open the Staking tab, click Stake your HBAR, pick a Governing Council node and click Stake. One catch: if you unstake or switch nodes, HashPack’s staking FAQ says you’ll wait 48 hours before rewards start again. Rewards are also paid out automatically whenever your account changes, so a sudden drop in pending rewards usually just means they’ve landed in your balance.

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How do you install the HashPack extension on your computer?

On a computer, HashPack runs as a browser extension. The official download page lists Chrome, Edge, Opera and Brave. There’s no standalone desktop app and Firefox isn’t listed, so Firefox users will need one of the supported browsers or the mobile app. Here’s the setup from start to finish.
  1. Type hashpack.app into your address bar yourself and open the Download page. Don’t click wallet ads in search results.
  2. Click the Chrome install button. It opens the HashPack listing on the Chrome Web Store.
  3. Click Add to Chrome, then pin HashPack from the puzzle piece icon so it’s always one click away.
  4. Open the extension, click Create a New Wallet and set a strong password.
  5. Choose email login, or Advanced Creation if you want a 24 word recovery phrase.
  6. For a recovery phrase, write the 24 words on paper, then confirm them by filling in the missing words HashPack asks for.
  7. Add an optional nickname, click Create Wallet, and copy your Account ID. Hedera account IDs look like 0.0.123456.
Send a small test amount first and confirm it arrives before you move the rest.

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How do you use the HashPack app on Android and iPhone?

The HashPack mobile app is free on Google Play and the Apple App Store. It covers sending, staking, NFTs and app connections, and adds biometric login and an in app browser for Hedera apps. It’s the easier choice if you mostly scan QR codes, check NFTs or manage staking away from your desk.
  1. Tap the Google Play or App Store badge on hashpack.app/download so you land on the real listing, not a lookalike.
  2. Install and open the app, then choose to create a new wallet or import one you already have.
  3. Pick email login and confirm the Magic Link, or choose a recovery phrase and write it down offline.
  4. Turn on biometric login and, for email accounts, two factor authentication.
  5. Copy your Account ID and send a small test deposit.
  6. When you send HBAR to an exchange, always include the memo the exchange gives you. HashPack’s support page has a whole article on recovering funds sent without one, which tells you how often this mistake happens.

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Is HashPack Wallet safe? Benefits and custody model

HashPack is a noncustodial wallet, which means you control the keys and nobody at HashPack can move your funds. The company says wallet data is encrypted on your device and it has no access to your funds or private keys. That also means the job of keeping backups safe sits entirely with you.
  • Free Hedera mainnet account creation.
  • Email login with optional two factor authentication for people who don’t want to manage a seed phrase.
  • Hardware wallet support for Ledger, D’CENT and Citadel.
  • Native HBAR staking with no lockup.
  • Multiple accounts and an address book in one wallet.
  • Biometric login on the mobile apps.
Noncustodial cuts both ways. HashPack’s help center is clear that it can’t recover your account if you lose your 24 word seed phrase or private keys. Keep the phrase offline, never type it into a website, and never share it with anyone claiming to be support. If you use a Ledger, never enter the Ledger recovery phrase anywhere except the Ledger device itself. Phishing is the bigger day to day risk. Search for HashPack and you’ll find lookalike pages on free hosting sites calling themselves the official wallet. The real site is hashpack.app, so bookmark it and download only from there or the official store listings. If you think a recovery phrase account has been exposed, HashPack has a Rekey Account tool under Settings, then Advanced Tools, that assigns a new seed phrase to the same account. It isn’t available for email, hardware wallet, multisig or ECDSA accounts, and any other wallet holding the old keys will stop working until you reimport.

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HashPack Wallet FAQs

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Is HashPack Wallet free to use?

Yes. Downloading HashPack and creating a Hedera mainnet account is free. You still pay small Hedera network fees when you send tokens, associate a new token or change your staking settings.

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Is HashPack custodial or noncustodial?

HashPack is noncustodial. The company says wallet data is encrypted on your device and it has no access to your funds or private keys. HashPack describes even its email login accounts as decentralized and noncustodial.

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Can I use HashPack on Firefox?

Firefox isn’t listed on the official HashPack download page. The extension is listed for Chrome, Edge, Opera and Brave, and there are mobile apps for Android and iPhone. Treat any download claiming to be HashPack for Firefox with suspicion.

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Can I stake HBAR in HashPack and still spend it?

Yes. HashPack’s help center says native HBAR staking has no lockup period and your HBAR stays available to transact. Switching nodes or unstaking and staking again restarts a 48 hour wait before rewards begin.

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What happens if I lose my HashPack recovery phrase?

If you lose your 24 word recovery phrase and private keys, HashPack can’t recover the account for you. If you can still open the wallet, back up your recovery keys right away. For email accounts, protect the inbox with strong two factor authentication.

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Does HashPack work with a Ledger hardware wallet?

Yes. You can create or import a Ledger secured account in HashPack and approve transactions on the device. HashPack also lists D’CENT and Citadel as supported hardware wallets.

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Conclusion

HashPack Wallet is the practical default for anyone holding HBAR outside an exchange. It’s free to set up, gives beginners an email login, and lets more experienced users choose a recovery phrase or hardware wallet, with staking and Hedera apps built in.