Sparrow Bitcoin Wallet
Sparrow Wallet is a free, open-source desktop Bitcoin wallet built for people who want full control over their coins – advanced privacy tools, hardware wallet support, and no dependency on a custodian. This site is an independent guide to help you set it up, secure it properly, and get the most out of it.
What Sparrow Wallet Does Well
Sparrow supports single and multisignature wallets, connects to your own Bitcoin Core node or a private Electrum server, integrates with hardware devices like Coldcard, Trezor, Ledger, BitBox02, and Jade, and gives you a built-in transaction editor with full coin control. Its transaction editor doubles as a blockchain explorer, letting you inspect every byte of a transaction before broadcasting it — a level of transparency most wallets don’t offer. Built-in PSBT (Partially Signed Bitcoin Transaction) support means you can sign with hardware wallets and multisig setups without ever exposing your private keys to an internet-connected device. See the full breakdown on the Features page.
Who This Guide Is For
Whether you’re moving your first coins off an exchange, setting up a hardware wallet for the first time, or building a multisig setup for long-term storage, this guide is written for real-world Bitcoin users — not just developers. If privacy and self-custody matter to you, you’re in the right place.
Getting Started
New to Sparrow? The Quick Start Guide walks through installation, seed phrase generation, and creating your first wallet in about ten minutes.
Set It Up Securely
Before you move meaningful funds, read our Best Practices guide — seed backup, hardware wallets, and coin control done right.
Spend Privately
If privacy is a priority, Spending Privately covers avoiding address reuse and linkable transactions.
Connect to Your Own Node
For full privacy, connect Sparrow directly to your own Bitcoin Core node instead of a public server — so no third party ever sees your balance or history.
Hardware Wallet Guides
Step-by-step setup for the hardware wallet you own: Coldcard, Ledger, Trezor, Jade, and BitBox02 (guides coming soon).
A Note on Safety
Sparrow Wallet has been targeted by lookalike websites and fake apps impersonating the real project. Always download only from sparrowwallet.com, and verify the release signature before installing. A full guide to spotting a fake Sparrow Wallet is coming soon.
Ready to install?
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