PolkaGate: How to Receive Funds Print
Modified on: Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 11:23 AM
PolkaGate is a Polkadot wallet developed and maintained by PolkaGate Foundation. It is an open-source browser extension available for Mozilla Firefox and Chromium-based browsers, funded by the Kusama Treasury. PolkaGate is compatible with many DApps and tools in the ecosystem.
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In this article, we'll show you how to receive DOT or another supported token into your PolkaGate account.
How to receive funds into your PolkaGate account
1. Open your PolkaGate extension and in the drop-down menu, select the account on which you want to receive the tokens:
2. Click on the "Receive" icon at the bottom of the screen:
‼️ IMPORTANT
Although the account is the same, the format of its public address might be different for each network. For example, the Polkadot format starts with "1", the Kusama format starts with a capital letter, and the generic Substrate format starts with "5".
Make sure you select the right network when retrieving the public address of your account.
Learn more about address formats in Substrate from our wiki.
3. Select the network where you want to receive the funds:
4. And that's it! You can copy the address or scan it from the QR code:
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Disclaimer: We always strive to provide you with the best support we can and we take all care to ensure that our instructions are accurate and concise. However, following these instructions properly, as well as the general management of your accounts and funds, is ultimately your responsibility. Web3 Foundation cannot be held liable for any accidental loss of funds or any other damage you might incur.
