Create a Tron Address#
A Tron address is a blockchain-based account address used to receive and send TRX or TRC tokens (such as USDT-TRC20). Here are the steps to create an address:
Method 1: Using the Official Tron Wallet (TronLink)#
Download the Wallet:#
Visit the TronLink official website or download TronLink from the app store (supports Chrome extension, iOS, and Android).
Create a Wallet:#
Open TronLink and click "Create Wallet."
Set a wallet password (for local encryption).
Backup the mnemonic phrase (12 English words), and be sure to keep it safe, as this is the only way to recover the wallet.
Get Your Tron Address:#
Once created, the wallet will generate a Tron address (starting with "T", for example: TXYZ1234...).
This address is your Tron account address.
Method 2: Using Other Wallets (such as Trust Wallet)#
Download Trust Wallet:#
Download Trust Wallet from the app store (supports iOS and Android).
Create a Wallet:#
Open Trust Wallet and click "Create New Wallet."
Backup the mnemonic phrase (12 English words).
Add the Tron Network:#
Search for "TRX" or "TRON" in the wallet and add the Tron network.
Generate a Tron address (starting with "T").
Get TRX (Activate Funds)#
The activation method is simple; just have another address transfer any amount of TRX (using 1 TRX as an example) to the new address, but the activation address requires a 1 TRX fee.
Here are the methods to get TRX:
Method 1: Purchase from an Exchange#
Register on an Exchange:#
Register an account on an exchange that supports TRX (such as Binance, Huobi, OKX, etc.) and complete KYC verification.
Buy TRX:#
Use fiat currency (such as USD, CNY) or other cryptocurrencies (such as BTC, USDT) to purchase TRX.
Withdraw TRX to Your Tron Address:#
On the withdrawal page of the exchange, enter your Tron address (starting with "T").
Confirm the withdrawal and wait for TRX to arrive (usually completed within a few minutes).
Method 2: Have Others Transfer#
If you have friends or family holding TRX, you can ask them to send 1 TRX to your Tron address.
Method 3: Use a TRX Faucet (Testnet)#
If you are just testing, you can use the Tron testnet faucet to get test TRX (for testing purposes only, with no actual value).
Activate Address#
Once your address receives any amount of TRX, the Tron address will be automatically activated.
After activation, you can:
Receive TRX or other TRC tokens (such as USDT-TRC20).
Send TRX or TRC tokens (a small amount of TRX will be consumed as a fee).
Verify if the Address is Activated#
Open TronScan (Tron blockchain explorer).
Enter your Tron address (starting with "T") in the search box.
Check the address balance and transaction history:
If it shows a TRX balance (or check if the address has bandwidth; an unactivated address has 0 bandwidth), it means the address is activated.
Notes#
Fees:#
Each time you send TRX or TRC tokens, a small amount of TRX will be consumed as a fee (usually around 0.1-1 TRX).
Ensure there is enough TRX balance in the address to pay for the fees.
Security:#
Do not disclose your private key or mnemonic phrase.
Use a hardware wallet (such as Ledger) or cold wallet to store large assets.
Network Selection:#
Make sure you are using the Tron mainnet (TRON Mainnet), not the testnet or other networks.
Frequently Asked Questions#
Q1: Why is my address not activated?#
Possible reasons:
The transaction has not been confirmed (wait a few minutes).
An incorrect address was used (ensure it starts with "T" for a Tron address).
Q2: What can I do after activation?#
Receive and send TRX.
Participate in the Tron ecosystem (such as voting, staking, playing DApps, etc.).
Store and trade TRC tokens (such as USDT-TRC20, BTT, etc.).
Q3: How much TRX is needed to activate the address?#
You only need to send any amount of TRX to that address to activate it.