Nova Wallet: How to Receive Funds Print
Modified on: Fri, 16 May, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Nova Wallet is a Polkadot wallet developed and maintained by Novasama Technologies. It is an open-source mobile app available for iOS and Android, funded by the Polkadot Treasury. Nova Wallet is compatible with many DApps and wallets in the ecosystem.
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In this article, we'll show how to receive funds using Nova Wallet. We'll use the Android version of the app, but the differences are minimal.
1. Open Nova Wallet, select the account on which you want to receive the tokens, and tap the "Receive" button:
2. Select the token you want to receive in your account from the list shown in the following screen:
3. Now, since the selected token can exist on multiple networks, you need to select the network on which you want to receive it:
⚠️ ATTENTION
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.
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.