Faqs

How do I create an OpenSea account?

You'll need digital currency, a crypto wallet, and an OpenSea account to start buying or selling NFTs using OpenSea. Let's get started!

1. Purchase digital currency (ETH)

You can buy ETH, the digital currency that fuels transactions on the Ethereum blockchain, from a digital currency exchange like Coinbase. You'll need ETH to "mint" an NFT, purchase an NFT, and for gas fees to complete transactions. Gas fees are a bit of a tricky concept, but we simplify the basics in our What are gas fees? help guide.

Now that you have ETH, let's get a crypto wallet.

2. Install a crypto wallet

A crypto wallet, such as MetaMask, stores your ETH and processes transactions on the Ethereum blockchain. A unique wallet address will be generated for you, and you'll use this address to complete transactions.

All transactions connected to your wallet address can be found on etherscan.io, an independent blockchain explorer. It's a good idea to check Etherscan after completing each transaction.

Why do I need a wallet before buying and selling on OpenSea?

OpenSea is a tool you use to interact with the blockchain. We never take possession of your items or store your NFTs. Instead, we provide a system for peer-to-peer exchanges. Since you’ll be using OpenSea to interact directly with others on the blockchain, you’ll need a wallet to help you turn your actions in the browser into transactions on the blockchain. You can see the available wallets in our help center guide, What crypto wallets can I use with OpenSea?

Now that you have a crypto wallet installed, you can connect your wallet address to OpenSea.