Step 1.b: Setting up a Coinhako account

We have created a series of process walkthroughs providing instructions on how to participate in the HelloGold Foundation Token Sale. This post covers Step 1 in the process, ie:

1. Setting up an Exchange account to change fiat into crypto
2. Buying ETH from an Exchange
3. Setting up an address on a wallet that supports participating in Token Sales
4. Transferring ETH from an Exchange to a wallet
5. Completing HelloGold Token Sale Registration
6. Sending ETH to the Token Sale address

There are other Exchanges you may use in the crypto space. This walkthrough focuses on using Coinhako.

To use Coinbase, you can refer to: Step 1.a: Setting up a Coinbase account.

For the full list of walkthroughs, click here.

Setting up an Exchange account to change fiat into crypto

Step 1:

Go to https://www.coinhako.com/ and click on “Create a Wallet”.

Fill in your Name, Email, and Password. Your Password must be at least 8 characters and must contain at least a number, a lowercase letter and an uppercase letter.

Step 2:

A verification link is sent via email.

Navigate to the email address specified in the initial step and click “Confirm your account now”.

Note: Check your junk folder if you do not receive any emails from Coinhako.

Step 3:

Once you’ve logged in to Coinhako, click on “Complete Verification”.

Step 4:

Select your country of residence

Step 5:

Enter your mobile number.

Step 6:

Enter the verification code sent to your phone via SMS.

Step 7:

Enter Identity Verification details, including:

1. Full Name
2. Nationality
3. Date of Birth
4. City
5. Address
6. Postal/Zip Code
7. Passport Number

You will also be required to upload identification photos including:

1. National ID card / Passport
2. Selfie with National ID card
3. Proof of address document

Step 8:

Click “Submit:

Your submission will be approved within 1 working day.

Once approved, you will receive an email notifying you of your successful verification.

You are now able to buy and sell BTC or ETH from Coinhako! The steps to buy ETH are covered in the next article — Step 2.b: Buying ETH from Coinhako.