Lock & unlock wallet

Ensuring your assets are secure when not in use and instantly accessible when needed.

Lock your wallet

Step 1: Open the SubWallet extension and click on the icon at the top left corner to get to the Settings section.

Step 2: In the Settings section, scroll down to the end to see the "Lock" button and then click it to lock your wallet.

Unlock your wallet

If you have previously locked the wallet or been inactive for a while, your wallet will be locked.

To unlock the wallet, enter your master password and click "Unlock".

Change auto-lock time

Auto-lock is a security feature that locks your wallet after a period of inactivity.

Step 1: Open the SubWallet extension and click on the list item at the top left corner to get to the Settings section.

Step 2: In the Settings section, select “Security settings”.

Step 3: Choose "Extension auto lock".

Step 4: Select the lock time you prefer.

By default, SubWallet locks your wallet after 15 minutes of not being used, but you can adjust the lock time to fit your needs.