Quick Start

Create your first ALIAS card in 5 minutes

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Get your first ALIAS virtual card in under 5 minutes. This guide walks you through the complete process from wallet connection to card creation.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

If you don't have USDC on Solana, you can:

Your wallet address will appear in the navigation bar once connected.

After connecting, click "Launch App" or navigate to /app
You'll see the dashboard with:
- Current balance display
- Card creation interface
- Transaction history (if you have existing cards)

For most users, the standard flow is fastest:

Select Amount: Choose from preset amounts ($25, $50, $100, $200, $500) or enter a custom amount
Choose Payment Method:
- x402 (Recommended for desktop)
- Solana Pay (Better for mobile)
Complete Payment:
- Review the transaction details
- Click "Create Card"
- Approve the transaction in your wallet
Get Your Card: Card details appear immediately after payment confirmation

Your card will have:

For anonymous transactions using zero-knowledge proofs:

Enable Privacy: Toggle "Private Payment" before selecting amount
Choose Fixed Amount: Privacy requires fixed amounts ($25, $50, $100, $200, or $500)
Complete Deposit: Follow the deposit flow
CRITICAL: Save Your Note:
- You'll receive a secret recovery note
- Write it down immediately
- This note cannot be recovered if lost
Wait for Mixing: Funds mix in the privacy pool (may take a few minutes)
Withdraw Anonymously: Use your note to withdraw and receive a card

Privacy notes are NOT stored on our servers. If you lose your note, your funds cannot be recovered. Always save it in a secure location.

Once you receive your card details:

Save Securely: Store card details in a password manager
Add to Services: Use the card for online purchases:
- Enter the 16-digit card number
- Add expiration date and CVV
- Use the provided billing address
Monitor Usage: Check your dashboard for transaction history

When you create a card with x402, here's the flow:

Payment Request: Your browser creates a payment transaction
Wallet Signature: Your wallet opens and asks you to approve the transaction
Blockchain Confirmation: The signed transaction is sent to Solana for confirmation
Card Creation: Once confirmed (usually under 2 seconds), your card is created immediately

Your wallet handles all the technical details automatically—you just approve the transaction.

Privacy notes cannot be recovered. This is by design—no one, including ALIAS, can access your note. Always keep multiple backups.

Now that you have your first card:

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