Features & Customization
What languages does the Tangem app support?
The Tangem app is fully available in English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and Ukranian and partially in Italian and Traditional Chinese.
Can I use the wallet without an internet connection?
Your funds are stored on the blockchain, and the wallet keeps the private keys to these funds. Without an internet connection, you cannot access the blockchain, check your current balance, or initiate transactions. However, you can still top up or deposit funds into your wallet.
Is mining available on the Tangem Wallet?
Yes, you can mine directly to your wallet. There are no restrictions for mining in UTXO-based blockchains (for example, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Dash, Kaspa, Ravencoin) on Android OS, since the wallet can sign thousands of inputs.
However, on iOS there is a limit of 700 inputs per minute.
In account-based blockchains (Ethereum Classic, DisChain (Ethereum Fair), Ethereum PoW and more) there is no concept of inputs, and accordingly, there are no mining restrictions on the Tangem Wallet.
How does biometrics work? How do I activate it?
To access the Tangem app, you can use biometric authentication (fingerprint or facial recognition) instead of entering an access code and scanning a wallet. This allows you to view balances and switch between wallets if you have more than one.
To activate this feature, follow these instructions:
1. Open the Tangem app.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the homepage.
3. Select App settings.
4. Enable Keep the wallet in the app and Save access code.
When you enable Keep the wallet in the app, all Tangem wallets (if you have several) will be linked to the app, and you can access them with biometric authentication.
When you enable Save access code, all access codes will be stored in encrypted format on your phone's secure enclave.
Then you can use biometric authentication instead of an access code when signing transactions with the wallet.
Important: Signing any transaction or making important changes will require your Tangem device.
Is it safe to use biometric authentication?
When using biometric authentication, the access code from the card is stored in encrypted form in the device's Secure Enclave (iOS) or Trusted Execution Environment (for Android OS). Biometric authentication is optional and can be disabled at any time or not enabled at all. For more information, you can refer to our blog article: How biometric authentication works in Tangem Wallet.
How do I change the app currency?
By default, the Tangem app displays the prices of your assets in US Dollars (USD). However, you can change the currency to see how much they are worth in another fiat currency. To do this, follow these instructions:
1. Open the Tangem app.
2. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner of the homepage.
3. Select App settings, then App Currency.
4. Find the currency you need in the search bar, scroll down the list of currencies, and select one.
The app will display the prices of cryptocurrencies and your wallet's balance in the chosen currency.
How do I hide my balance in the Tangem app?
Flip your device face down to hide/show balance.
To enable/disable this feature, follow these steps:
1. Open the Tangem app and log in to your wallet.
2. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner of the main screen.
3. Select App settings.
4. Enable Flip-to-hide Balances.
Hiding your balance provides additional privacy by preventing others from seeing your financial information. In crowded places, the balance hiding feature can protect you from strangers trying to snoop on your wallet details. It will also help prevent other people from making assumptions and judgments about your financial situation.
How the hide balance feature works
Android and iOS devices feature built-in motion sensors, including an accelerometer and a gyroscope, enabling developers to capture movement along a three-dimensional axis.
This feature makes it possible to recognize various user movements, such as tilting the phone, shaking it back and forth, and rotating it in a circle.
We've taken advantage of this feature to provide you with a convenient way to swiftly hide your portfolio's value.
How do I manage multiple wallets in the app?
You can manage multiple Tangem wallets in one app.
Adding a new Tangem Wallet
To add a new wallet to the Tangem app, follow these steps:
1. Open the Tangem app.
2. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner of the homepage.
3. Select Add new wallet and scan the new device you want to add.
4. If you are adding a new wallet, follow the instructions in these guides:
— Setting up a Tangem wallet without a seed phrase
— Setting up a Tangem wallet with a seed phrase
Please note that this option requires a phone equipped with biometric authentication. In addition, the Keep Wallet in the app feature must be enabled under App settings.
Switching between wallets
To switch between wallets, swipe left/right on the wallet icon located on the homepage.
Renaming Tangem Wallets
If you manage multiple Tangem wallets in one app, renaming them will help you differentiate them. By default, each Tangem Wallet has the name "Wallet". There are several ways to rename your wallet.
Method 1: Via Device settings
1. Open the Tangem app and tap the three dots in the top right corner.
2. Select the desired wallet from the list.
3. Next, go to Device settings.
3. Tap and hold Title.
4. Enter a new name for your wallet.
Your wallet name has now been changed.
Method 2: Via the homepage
1. Open the Tangem app and log in to your wallet.
2. Tap and hold the wallet information block (containing name, total balance, and device image).
3. Select Rename.
4. Enter a new name for your wallet and tap OK.
Your wallet name has now been changed.
Removing Tangem wallets from the app
There are several ways to remove a wallet from the application.
Method 1: Via Device settings
1. Open the Tangem app and tap the three dots in the top right corner.
2. Select the desired wallet from the list.
3. Next, go to Device settings.
4. Select Forget Wallet.
5. The deleted wallet and all saved access codes associated with it will be deleted from the Tangem app and your smartphone.
Method 2: Via the homepage
1. Open the Tangem app and log in to your wallet.
2. Tap and hold the wallet information block.
3. Select Delete.
4. The deleted wallet and all saved access codes associated with it will be deleted from the Tangem app and your smartphone.
Please note that this will not affect the wallet or your funds. The smartphone does not store any assets; it merely serves as a display, showing specific data for a particular user on its screen.
How can I generate tax reports in Tangem Wallet?
Tangem Wallet itself does not have a built-in tax reporting feature. However, you can easily generate tax reports for your Tangem Wallet transactions by using third-party crypto tax software like CoinLedger.
Here's how you can import Tangem Wallet transactions into CoinLedger:
1. On the CoinLedger interface, click Account and choose Tangem Wallet.
2. Log in to your Tangem Wallet and tap on the token you want to import.
3. Tap Receive on the token page.
4. Tap Copy to copy your wallet address for this blockchain to your clipboard.
5. Return to CoinLedger and select Connect Wallet on the new Tangem Wallet tab.
6. Paste your address into the Wallet Address field. You'll also be prompted to select the blockchain you would like to import.
7. CoinLedger will automatically scan this address to see if it was used on any other blockchains. Click Agree.
8. After a moment, CoinLedger will ask you to review each of the blockchains it recognized. This allows you to import all of your Tangem Wallet transactions in one click. You can remove or modify any of the suggested blockchains on this screen.
9. Once you're ready to proceed with your import, select Sync Transactions.
10. Once you've completed these steps, your Tangem Wallet transactions should be imported to your CoinLedger account. After you import your other wallets, you can generate a complete crypto tax report.
Note: While CoinLedger's portfolio tracking features are free, the cost for a tax report varies depending on how many transactions you have. For more information on CoinLedger's pricing, click here.
Learn how to create tax reports in our blog: Filing Crypto Taxes with Tangem Wallet via CoinLedger.
How do I get an xPub key? How do I export my transaction history?
When preparing tax returns, you often need to use third-party services that can help you automate the process and provide detailed reports after connecting your cryptocurrency wallet. One of the most convenient ways to do this is to use an extended public key (xPub).
What is an xPub key?
The extended public key (xPub) is the master key of the account from which all public addresses are generated. It allows third-party services to obtain transaction information without needing access to your private key, keeping your wallet secure.
How do I get an xPub key in the Tangem app?
To get an xPub key, follow these steps:
1. Open the Tangem app and log in to your wallet.
2. Go to the token page by clicking on it on the main screen.
3. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner.
4. Select Generate XPUB.
5. Enter your access code and scan your Tangem.
xPub key generation is available for most blockchains, including UTXO-based blockchains (Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Dash, Dogecoin, Kaspa, Litecoin, Ravencoin) and EVM-compatible blockchains (Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Arbitrum, etc.
Export transaction history
There is currently no option to export transaction history in the Tangem app. However, some blockchains allow you to export your transaction history in a CSV file on their website.
To go to the blockchain explorer, follow these steps:
1. Open the Tangem app and log in to your wallet.
2. Tap on the desired cryptocurrency on the main screen of the Tangem application.
3. Find the View Transaction History (or Explorer) option and click on it.
4. This will take you to your wallet's public address in the browser. In the blockchain browser, you can find and export your transaction history for further use in tax reporting.
How do I change the theme app's theme?
To change the theme in the app, follow these steps:
1. Open the Tangem app and log in to your wallet.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
3. Select App settings.
4. Select Theme.
5. Select light theme, dark theme, or system default.
When you select System default, the app will use a theme based on your phone's settings.
How do I exit the Tangem app?
The Tangem app automatically closes after 5 minutes. If you minimize the app and return within this 5-minute window, you won't need to scan your wallet or use your biometrics. However, if you completely close the app, it will prompt you for a device scan or biometrics each time you reopen it, even if it's within the 5-minute period.
How can I view the cryptocurrency price chart?
The Tangem app allows you to track and analyze a wide range of data across multiple cryptocurrencies.
To access this data, follow these steps:
1. Open the app and log in to your wallet.
2. At the bottom of the screen, tap Search through the market or pull the search bar upwards.
3. Find the cryptocurrency you need by name, ticker, or contract address.
4. Select the cryptocurrency from the list.
After selecting a cryptocurrency, you'll have access to the following information:
1. Current price and 24-hour change: Cryptocurrency prices update every minute, showing the current price and its change over the past 24 hours. Prices for tokens with a market capitalization of less than 100,000 USD are updated every 15 minutes.
2. Price chart: You can analyze the cryptocurrency's price changes over various periods: 24 hours, 7 days, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, or the entire history of the cryptocurrency.
3. General information: A brief overview of the cryptocurrency, including key project details.
4. Insights: This section includes the following metrics for the selected period (24 hours, 7 days, 1 month):
— Experienced buyers: Buyers with at least 100 outgoing transactions.
— Holders: Changes in the number of token holders during the selected period.
— Liquidity: Changes in the available liquidity for the token.
— Buy Pressure: The difference between the volume of buyers and sellers.
Moralis, a Web3 development platform, provides the data in this section, updated every two hours. Insights are available only for cryptocurrencies on EVM-compatible networks.
5. Security score: A metric that assesses the security level of a blockchain or token based on various factors and is compiled from Moralis, Certik, and Cyberscope.
6. Metrics: This section allows you to evaluate key indicators for the cryptocurrency market.
— Market capitalization: The total market value of the cryptocurrency, calculated by multiplying the current coin price by the total circulating supply.
— Market rating: The cryptocurrency's rank among all coins by market capitalization.
— 24-hour trading volume: The total amount of cryptocurrency sold in the last 24 hours, indicating market activity and liquidity.
— Fully diluted valuation: The theoretical total value of the cryptocurrency if all possible coins were in circulation, including those not yet issued.
— Circulating supply: The total number of coins available for trading and in circulation.
— Total supply: The maximum number of coins or tokens that can ever exist for the selected cryptocurrency.
Data for these indicators is sourced from CoinGecko and is updated every minute.
7. Price performance: This section helps assess price fluctuations and compare the current value with its peaks and lows over the selected period (24 hours, 1 month, or the cryptocurrency's entire history). After choosing the time frame, the minimum price is displayed on the left and the maximum on the right. A blue line shows the current price, while a gray line represents the highest price over the selected period.
8. Available exchanges: This section contains a list of trading platforms where this cryptocurrency can be bought and sold.
9. Links: This section includes links to the project's official website, documents, social media, repository, and other related resources.
In Market, you can also:
— Add a cryptocurrency to your portfolio.
— Stake tokens. Learn more about staking in the Tangem app in our blog article.
— Copy your wallet address. Tap your wallet name in the My Portfolio section, then select Receive.
— Send, buy, sell, or exchange cryptocurrencies. If you have multiple wallets, tap your wallet name in My Portfolio to access these operations.
You can also sort tokens based on various criteria:
— Rating: Cryptocurrencies are categorized by market capitalization.
— Trending: Cryptocurrencies that are currently gaining traction.
— Experienced Buyers: Cryptocurrencies purchased by seasoned investors.
— Top Gainers and Top Losers: Cryptocurrencies with the highest growth or decline over the chosen period: 24 hours, 7 days, or 1 month.
Regardless of the sorting method, the cryptocurrency's rank, current price, and market capitalization are displayed beneath its name. Changing the time period (24 hours, 7 days, or 1 month) affects the price growth or decline percentage and the chart. The list includes all cryptocurrencies from CoinGecko with a market capitalization exceeding $100,000.
To see tokens with a lower market cap, select Show Tokens at the end of the search list.
CoinGecko provides the cryptocurrency list and all related data, except for the Insights block, where the information comes from Moralis.
Detailed information on how CoinGecko calculates and evaluates various metrics can be found at: https://www.coingecko.com/en/faq.