Getting Started with Foundation Passport (Batch 2): An Easy-to-Understand Guide

Foundation Passport is a hardware wallet designed to securely store your Bitcoin with premium materials, without an internet connection (air-gapped), and supports use with the Envoy mobile app.

This article will guide you from unboxing to initial setup, connecting to the app, and updating the firmware, in an easy-to-understand step-by-step manner.

Unboxing Foundation Passport: What's Included?

1. USB-C charging cable

2. Foundation Passport box

3. microSD card adapter - Type C/Lightning (for connecting microSD card to smartphone)

4. Foundation Passport device

5. Envoy application download guide

6. Paper for writing down Backup code/Seed phrase

Getting Started with Foundation Passport

 

First-time setup

• Foundation Passport 

1. Press the power button on the right side of the device.

2. Set the device PIN for future unlocking.

3. Foundation Passport will guide you through the seed creation process; follow the recommended steps.

4. Write down the Backup code on the provided paper.

• A Backup Code is an encrypted Seed Phrase (the 24 words we commonly understand) converted into numbers for easier storage or recall.

• The Backup code will be stored on the microSD card.

• This Backup Code cannot be used for recovery with other hardware wallet brands, but you can later view the 24-word Seed Phrase for recovery by going to Settings -> Advanced -> View Seed Words.






5. The system will ask you to confirm by entering the written Backup code to verify accuracy.









6. Once all steps are completed, your Foundation Passport is ready for use.






• Envoy Application

1. Download and install the Envoy Application on your smartphone.









2. Open the application, select Set up Passport Device -> Set up new device (for first-time users) or Connect an existing Passport (for those who already have a Foundation Passport).














3. Follow the steps specified by the Envoy application, which will include scanning a QR code in the app using the Foundation Passport, and scanning a QR code on the Foundation Passport using your smartphone with the Envoy Application installed.

• Foundation Passport: Primary -> Manage Account -> Connect Wallet -> Envoy (select the software wallet you want to connect to) -> Scan QR code.









• Envoy Application






4. Follow the steps until complete. Your Foundation Passport and Envoy are now connected and ready for use.









Firmware Update

Keeping the firmware updated to the latest version is crucial for maintaining the security of your device.

 

• Envoy Application

1. On the application's home screen, select Device -> Choose the Foundation Passport you connected.

• If a new version is available for download, click on the latest FW version.






2. Press Download Firmware -> Connect the microSD card to your smartphone using the provided adapter -> Move the downloaded file into the folder named PASSPORT-SD -> Reinsert the microSD card into the Foundation Passport.









• Foundation Passport

1. Go to Settings -> Firmware -> Update Firmware -> Select the latest downloaded version -> Install -> Ready for use.









Summary

Foundation Passport is a hardware wallet highly suitable for those serious about self-custody of Bitcoin.

With air-gapped operation, secure backup system, and internet-free updates.

If you are looking for a hardware wallet that gives you 100% control over your Bitcoin, Foundation Passport is one option you should learn about and try. // Admin Tee 🟠




Note

• The first-time setup might seem to involve many steps, but everything is designed for security.
  
  

• The device does not have a direct internet connection.
  
  

• Works with the Envoy app, allowing you to manage your wallet more conveniently from your mobile.
  
  

• Can be used with other applications such as Sparrow and Blue Wallet, also connectable via QR code.
  
  

I hope this article helps friends understand and use it more easily. Thank you.




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