# Wallet Setup

## Understand Your Wallet Addresses

Polymarket's system generates **three distinct addresses** for you. This is a common source of confusion — here's what each one does:

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th></th><th width="374"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Address Type</strong></td><td><strong>What It's For</strong></td><td><strong>Where To Find</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Deposit Address</strong></td><td>Used to receive funds from other blockchains via cross-chain bridge.</td><td><img src="/files/CEwN2EadFoPUxhmHYOWQ" alt="" data-size="original"></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Bridge Address</strong> <em>(Internal — not visible to user)</em></td><td>Polymarket's internal address that automatically converts USDC → USDC.e. You never interact with this directly.</td><td>Not visible</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Trading Address</strong> <em>(PolyMarket Profile Address)</em></td><td>Used for gasless trade execution on Polymarket.</td><td><img src="/files/5AVkgomjxK3OibHrjFbW" alt="" data-size="original"></td></tr></tbody></table>

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This is why the wallet address may look different — they serve different roles within the Polymarket system.
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## Which Address Should I Use? (Quick Reference)

| **Scenario**                                                | **Use This Address**                                   |
| ----------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| Transferring funds in from an exchange or external wallet   | ✅ **Deposit Address**                                  |
| Sending USDC / USDC.E / USDT directly on Polygon (zero fee) | ✅ **Trading Address** (Polygon only, stablecoins only) |

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If you mistakenly sent **POL tokens** to this address, or sent funds via the wrong network, you can recover them here: <https://recovery.polymarket.com/> *(Make sure to select the correct blockchain network before connecting your wallet.)*
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## Create or Import a Wallet

Go to **Wallet** from the main menu or type `/wallet`

* **Create Wallet** — PolyCop will automatically generate a new wallet for you.
* **Import Wallet** — If you already have a wallet, you can import it using a private key.

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## Export Your Private Key

You can export your private key at any time from the **Wallet** page by clicking **Export Keys**.

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**Keep your private key safe.** Anyone with your private key has full control of your wallet.

Never share your private key with anyone — not even customer support, developers, or trusted friends. No legitimate service will ever ask for it.

Write it down and store it securely offline. Your private key = your funds. Lose it, and everything is gone forever.
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## Login to Polymarket with Your PolyCop Wallet

You can fully view and use your PolyCop wallet on the official Polymarket website. This lets you see your copy trading positions, trade history, and manage funds directly.

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#### **Step 1: Import Wallet to MetaMask**

*Use this method if you have your Private Key generated by PolyCop*

1. Open **MetaMask** and click the **Circle Icon** (Account) at the top-right.
2. Select **"Add account or hardware wallet"** -> **"Import Account"**.
3. Paste the **Private Key** provided by PolyCop and click **Import**.

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*Do not confuse this with your Seed Phrase. Select "Private Key" as the type.*
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#### **Step 2: Connect to Polymarket**

Now that your wallet is in MetaMask, you can use it to access Polymarket directly:

1. Go to [Polymarket.com](https://polymarket.com/).
2. Click **Log In / Sign Up**.
3. Select **MetaMask** and choose the account you just imported (e.g., "Account 2").
4. **Done!** You can now see your copy trading positions, trade history, and deposit/withdraw funds directly on the official site.

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