Answers about Noir Wallet installation, Zcash addresses, privacy, synchronization, transactions, and dApp connections.
Noir Wallet is a self-custodial Chrome extension for Zcash. It supports transparent and shielded balances, private transactions, swaps, lending flows, and dApp connections.
No. Wallet credentials are encrypted locally and the recovery phrase controls the wallet. Noir Wallet cannot recover a lost phrase or reverse a blockchain transaction.
The current documented product is the Chrome extension. Only install products linked from official Noir Wallet channels.
Transparent transactions expose public on-chain details. Zcash shielded transactions protect address and amount information. Use shielded addresses and shielded funding when the other service supports them.
No. Shielding moves funds into the shielded pool, but the original transparent transaction remains public.
The amount available to send accounts for spendable note or UTXO selection, fees, and dust constraints. A displayed total is not always fully spendable in one transaction.
The wallet may still be observing an origin transaction or external relay. Cross-chain swaps and lending actions can also wait for a destination transaction after the origin is complete.
Noir Wallet cannot cancel a transaction after it has been broadcast to the network.
Restoring requires scanning Zcash history to discover notes and transactions. Keep the browser available until the initial scan catches up.
A connected origin can read the public account data you authorized. Each transaction or signature still requires a separate wallet approval.
No. Locking protects local access; disconnecting removes an origin's authorization. Review connected sites separately.
Install the separate [Testnet] Noir Wallet build. Runtime network switching is not supported.
No. Anyone asking for the phrase is attempting to gain control of the wallet.
Treat the wallet as compromised. On a trusted device, create a new wallet and move remaining funds only after independently verifying the destination.
Still need help? Use the official links on GitHub or X, and never send secrets in a support request.