# Login and account

> How to open PS Wallet in Telegram and in a browser, what's in your profile, and why it's important not to lose access to Telegram.

## How to open the wallet in Telegram

1. Open the bot [@pswallet](https://t.me/pswallet).
2. Tap "Open app".
3. The wallet opens right away — no registration, login, or password.

On your first login, PS Wallet creates an account and links it to your Telegram account. The interface language is chosen based on your Telegram language and can be changed later in your profile.

> [!NOTE]
> Your account is linked to the Telegram account itself, not to your @username. If you change your Telegram username, your wallet and funds stay where they are. The new @username will be picked up the next time you log in — it's how people find you for [transfers](https://help.pswallet.org/en/withdraw/transfers).

## Web version

You can use the wallet in a browser — on a computer it's more convenient than on a phone.

1. Open [pswallet.org](https://pswallet.org).
2. Click "Log in with Telegram".
3. Confirm the login in Telegram — you'll return to the wallet.

This is the same account as in the mini app: balances, history, and settings are shared. To log out, open "Profile" and click "Log out" — this button is only available in the browser version.

If the login didn't go through, click "Log in with Telegram" again: the login session is only valid for a short time.

## Profile

The profile opens via the avatar at the right end of the bottom bar (in the desktop version, in the side menu).

At the top are your Telegram name and ID. Tap the ID to copy it: you'll need it if you contact support.

The profile has the following sections:

- **Referral program** — your link and rewards, see [Referral program](https://help.pswallet.org/en/referral/referral-program).
- **Limits** — reduced fees this month and what's left of them. This section appears when reduced fees apply to some operations, see [Fees and limits](https://help.pswallet.org/en/accounts/fees-and-limits).
- **Support** — chat with the support team.

In the "Settings" block:

- **Language** — Russian (RU) or English (EN). The language changes both in the app and in bot messages.
- **Email** — an address for resetting your PIN, issuing cards, and receiving copies of important notifications.
- **3-D Secure codes** — where to send confirmation codes for online card payments: to the bot or to your email.
- **Notifications** — which messages to send: deposits, withdrawals and transfers, card transactions, QR and Steam payments, receipts, and referrals. Important notifications — 3-D Secure, security, AML — are always sent.
- **PIN** — setting and changing your PIN, see [PIN and transaction confirmation](https://help.pswallet.org/en/start/pin).

At the bottom is "Documents": the privacy policy and the AML policy.

## Email

Linking an email is optional, but without it, a forgotten PIN can only be reset by support, which may take some time.

1. Open "Profile" → "Email".
2. Enter your address and click "Link".
3. Enter the code from the email.

If a PIN is already set, changing your email must be confirmed with your PIN. The code in the email is valid for 5 minutes.

An email is also required to issue a virtual card — see the [Crypto cards](https://help.pswallet.org/en/cryptocards) section.

## If you've lost access to Telegram

You can log in to PS Wallet only through the Telegram account the wallet is linked to. There is no separate password or other way to log in.

So the most important thing is not to lose Telegram itself: enable two-step verification (cloud password) in it and link a recovery email. For how to do this, see the article [How to protect your account](https://help.pswallet.org/en/security/account-security).

If you've already lost access to Telegram, first restore it using Telegram's own tools. After that, PS Wallet will open as usual — with all your funds.

:::details Can I use the wallet without Telegram?
No. Both the mini app and the web version log in through Telegram.
:::

:::details Why did the wallet open in English?
On your first login, the language is taken from your Telegram settings. Switch it in "Profile" → "Language".
:::

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Source: https://help.pswallet.org/en/start/sign-in