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Petra aptos wallet for chrome firefox brave kiwi



Petra Aptos Wallet Your Secure Browser Extension for Chrome Firefox Brave Kiwi

Directly manage digital assets from your browser's toolbar. This tool supports four major Chromium-based and Gecko-based navigators.


Transaction previews display exact resource changes before you sign. No surprises.


Connect to decentralized applications in one click. Your keys remain exclusively on your device; the extension never accesses seed phrases or private data.


Track token balances, collectibles, and staking rewards across multiple addresses from a single dashboard. Network fees are calculated in real-time.


Add it to your browser. Your self-custody interface is ready.

Installing the Petra Extension in 3 Simple Steps

Open your browser's official add-on marketplace. Search using the term "Aptos" to locate the correct software.


Select the Add to Browser button. Confirm the installation by checking the permissions dialog that appears.


Locate the new icon near your address bar. Click it once to initialize your new asset manager and follow its setup guide.

Creating and Securing Your First Aptos Account

Install the browser extension from the official store of your chosen navigator. Verify the developer's name matches the project's core team before adding it.


Initiate a new vault directly within the interface. The software will generate a 12 or 24-word mnemonic phrase. This sequence is the absolute key to your digital assets.


ActionCritical Security Rule
Recording the Seed PhraseWrite it manually on durable material like steel. Never store it digitally–no screenshots, text files, or cloud notes.
Setting a Login PasswordUse a minimum of 12 characters, mixing uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. This password encrypts the local vault data.
Confirming the AddressAlways copy your public address from the extension's interface. Double-check the first and last 4 characters for every transaction.


Immediately after setup, send a minimal test transaction–like 0.001 APT–to the new address. Confirm its receipt on a block explorer before moving larger amounts.


Enable transaction previews and explicit confirmation requirements in the extension's settings. This prevents malicious sites from auto-signing unwanted operations.


Consider a dedicated hardware signing device for accounts holding significant value. This keeps your private keys permanently offline and isolated from the browser environment.

Sending and Receiving APT Tokens with Petra

Copy the recipient's address directly from their account page to avoid errors.


Open the extension and unlock it.
Select the 'Send' option from the main interface.
Paste the copied address into the designated field.
Specify the exact amount of APT to transfer.
Review the network fee and confirm the transaction.


For receiving assets, share your public address from the 'Receive' section. This string, or the generated QR code, is safe to share. Transactions typically finalize within a few seconds. Always verify the first and last four characters of any address before proceeding.


Double-check the network; only use Aptos for transfers.
Start with a small test transaction for new contacts.
Monitor transaction status under the 'Activity' tab.

Connecting Your Wallet to Aptos dApps and Networks

Install your chosen browser extension and create a new vault, securely storing the generated 12 or 24-word recovery phrase offline.


Fund your account by copying its public address from the extension's main interface. Use this address to receive tokens from an exchange or another self-custody account on the Aptos blockchain.


Visit a decentralized application's website. Locate and select the "Connect" button, typically found in the top-right corner. A connection prompt will appear; choose your installed extension from the list. Review the permissions requested by the dApp, such as viewing your address, before approving.


For interacting with different networks, access your extension's settings. Find the network configuration section. You can add a custom RPC endpoint for development or test networks, requiring the exact node URL and chain ID provided by the network.


If a transaction seems stuck, check the network status first. Increase the gas unit price by 1-2 Octas in your extension's transaction approval screen to prioritize it. For persistent connection issues, clear the dApp's site data in your browser and re-establish the link.


Never share your secret recovery phrase. Legitimate applications will never request it. Verify transaction details on your extension's screen before signing, as blockchain operations are irreversible.

Managing NFTs and Tokens in the Petra Interface

Directly import digital collectibles using their contract address from the 'Assets' tab to track them alongside fungible holdings.


Group similar assets by creating custom lists; label one 'Art' for visual NFTs and another 'Gaming' for in-game items to maintain organization.


Execute bulk sends to multiple addresses in one transaction to distribute tokens or airdrop NFTs without repeating steps.


Pin your five most-used or valuable tokens to the main view for immediate balance checks and rapid transfers.


Review full transaction logs for any asset by selecting it and checking the activity feed, which shows senders, recipients, and timestamps.


Set custom alerts for specific token values; receive a browser notification if a holding's value changes by a percentage you define.


Verify NFT authenticity on-chain before a transfer by confirming the collection's verified creator address matches the official project data.


Use the built-in decimal display toggle to view token amounts in their raw, machine-readable format or user-friendly rounded numbers.

Q&A:
Does this wallet work with the Kiwi browser on Android?

Yes, the Petra wallet extension is fully compatible with the Kiwi browser on Android. Kiwi is based on Chromium, so you can install the Petra extension directly from the Chrome Web Store just like on a desktop. This allows you to manage your Aptos assets on your Android phone or tablet.

I use both Firefox and Brave. Can I use the same wallet on both browsers?

You can install Petra on both browsers, but they will create separate, isolated wallet instances by default. To use the same account, you must export your private key or recovery phrase from the wallet in your first browser and import it into the Petra wallet installed in the second browser. This process syncs your access, not the wallet files themselves.

How do I get tokens into my new Petra wallet?

After creating your wallet, you'll need to fund it. The main method is to receive tokens from another wallet or an exchange. Copy your Petra wallet address from the extension. Then, on the platform you're sending from, initiate a transfer to that Aptos address. Always send a small test amount first. You cannot buy tokens directly within the basic Petra Wallet extension download extension; you need an external service.

Is my private key stored somewhere online?

No. Petra is a non-custodial wallet. Your private keys and seed phrase are generated and encrypted locally on your device. They are never transmitted to or stored on Petra's servers. Your security relies on you keeping your recovery phrase secret and safe offline. The extension itself only interacts with the blockchain when you approve a transaction.

What happens if I clear my browser data or uninstall the extension?

If you clear browser data or remove the extension without backing up your recovery phrase, you will likely lose access to your funds permanently. Your wallet data is stored locally in the browser's storage. Before doing any maintenance, ensure you have written down your 12 or 24-word recovery phrase in the correct order. With that phrase, you can recover your wallet on any compatible device.