FAQ
Is Cedar self-custodial?
Section titled “Is Cedar self-custodial?”Yes. Cedar coordinates wallet actions but does not hold the private key for your passkey, phone approval, or recovery phrase. Read the security model for the limits of that design.
What is the difference between Pocket and Vault?
Section titled “What is the difference between Pocket and Vault?”Pocket is a one-passkey wallet for everyday activity. Vault is an optional 2-of-3 wallet for protected balances, security changes, and Pocket recovery.
Why must I activate Pocket?
Section titled “Why must I activate Pocket?”Cedar can show Pocket’s address before the smart wallet is active, which lets it receive. Activation is the explicit step that makes sends, signatures, and app transactions available.
Do I need a seed phrase?
Section titled “Do I need a seed phrase?”Not to create Cedar or use Pocket. Vault setup creates a 12-word recovery phrase as one of its three approval methods.
Can one method recover Vault?
Section titled “Can one method recover Vault?”No. Vault always requires two methods. The recovery guide shows what is possible when one method is lost.
Do I need the iOS app?
Section titled “Do I need the iOS app?”You need Cedar Wallet for iOS for Vault setup, phone approval, protected security changes, and emergency recovery. Pocket can be used on the web and in the extension. Compare Cedar apps.
Is Cedar available on Android?
Section titled “Is Cedar available on Android?”There is no Android app. The web app can work with a supported Android browser or passkey provider, but iPhone is still required for Vault’s phone approval and device-backed recovery.
Is Cedar on mainnet?
Section titled “Is Cedar on mainnet?”No. Cedar is currently testnet-only. Do not use real funds. Check Networks and fees.
Is Agent Wallet available?
Section titled “Is Agent Wallet available?”Not yet. The planned Agent Wallet will have its own keys and balance, with a mode that acts within explicit limits and another that asks for your passkey. Vault is planned to pause, revoke, or recover it. Join the Cedar Discord to request early access.
Can I add a custom token?
Section titled “Can I add a custom token?”Yes. Import its contract address from Pocket or Vault, then verify the network, name, symbol, and decimals. Importing does not prove that a token is safe.
What does a spending limit do?
Section titled “What does a spending limit do?”It lets the Pocket passkey move a controlled amount of one Vault token during a reset period. Creating or changing the rule first requires Vault approval. Read Spending limits.
Does disconnecting an app revoke token allowances?
Section titled “Does disconnecting an app revoke token allowances?”No. It stops the extension from sharing the Cedar account with that app, but onchain allowances must be reviewed and removed separately.
What should I do with a pending action?
Section titled “What should I do with a pending action?”Where can I get help?
Section titled “Where can I get help?”Join the Cedar Discord. Share the device, browser, network, visible status, and the step where you stopped—never private approval material.