Getting Started

Getting started with Handl is fast and simple, even if you have never used crypto or global payment tools before. Get started by turning your one of your social media usernames into a payment handle!

Handl Pay allows you to receive payments without sharing bank details, wallet addresses, or downloading additional apps. After signing in, you connect a receiving wallet where payments will be delivered. Once a wallet is connected, your account is ready to receive supported assets.

1.1 Create an Account (turn a social media username of yours into a handl)

To get started with Handl, you sign in using an existing account from a supported platform. This allows Handl to authenticate you securely without requiring passwords, banking details, or lengthy forms. The sign-in method you choose is used to turn that username into a payment handle and for account access only.

To create an account:

  • Visit app.handlpay.com

  • Click Login / Sign Up

  • Choose a sign-in option

Available options include:

  • Gmail

  • Instagram

  • WhatsApp

  • Telegram

  • X (We do not recommend you sign up via X at the moment. This is because due to recent X API policy changes, DM notifications for payments and account updates are currently unavailable.)

After selecting a sign-in method, you are redirected to a secure authorization screen.

On this screen:

  • Handl requests access to your basic profile information and email only

  • Handl does not receive your password

  • Handl cannot post, send messages, or access private content on your behalf

Once you tap Accept, authentication is completed and you are returned to the Handl app.

1.2 Your Account Dashboard

After signing in, you are taken directly to your Handl account dashboard. This is where you manage your receiving wallets, view balances, and perform account actions.

From the dashboard, you can:

  • View your account name and email

  • Access Receiving wallets

  • Add or manage connected wallets

  • View supported networks and assets

  • Access wallet actions such as send, receive, or swap (when available)

At this stage, your account is active, but you must connect a receiving wallet before you can accept payments.

1.3 Connect a Receiving Wallet

When you sign up you automatically get a default custodial receiving wallet (powered by Circle).

Benefits of the default Handl Wallet:

  • Gas sponorship

  • Seamless UX

If you want to attach a self-custody wallet (such as Metamask) you may connect one instead.

Currently, Handl supports receiving wallets on Polygon and Canton, with additional networks being added soon.

To add a new wallet:

  • Tap + "Add" or "Connect Canton Wallet"

  • Both options open the same wallet connection flow

You will see the following options:

  • Enter address manually – Used to connect an existing wallet address

  • Set up new wallet (Coming Soon) – (Wallet creation within Handl is not yet available)

Important: Do not use an address that requires a memo or destination tag (such as some centralized exchange deposit addresses).

Once a wallet is connected:

  • Supported assets for that network appear automatically

  • Your wallet address is displayed in a masked format

  • Balances are shown per asset

1.4 Managing Your Receiving Wallets

Each connected wallet lists its supported assets (for example, HANDL or USDC on Polygon).

From the three-dot menu next to an asset, you may see different actions depending on the asset type.

For a $HANDL wallet, available actions include:

  • Swap – Convert supported assets (for example, USDC to HANDL)

  • View balances and transaction availability

For a $USDC (Polygon) wallet, available actions include:

  • Send – Send assets to another address

  • Receive – View your receiving address

  • Withdraw (if available)

  • Disconnect wallet – Remove the wallet from your account

Available actions may vary based on asset type, network, and account status.

1.5 Social Handles and Payments (Current State)

At this time, we do not allow users to connect multiple social media profiles to single account. This feature will be added at a later date. Your sign-in method is used to authenticate your account, and payments are routed to your connected receiving wallet. Your social media username = your payment handle.

1.6 When Are You Ready to Receive Payments?

Once you have:

  • Signed in successfully

  • Connected a receiving wallet

  • Confirmed supported assets are visible

Your Handl account is ready to receive payments. Funds sent to you will be delivered directly to your connected wallet using the supported network and asset routing. ✅

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