> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.pawnfi.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.pawnfi.com/beginner/how-to-create-a-wallet.md).

# How to create a wallet

**Install Metamask Browser Extension**

* Google Chrome is recommended. Click the link below for installation.

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**Create a Wallet**

I. Once installation is completed, you will jump to this page. Click the ***Get Started*** button. If the webpage is not jumping, you can click Metamask on your extensions toolbar to open manually.

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II. Click ***Create a Wallet***

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III. Click the ***I Agree***

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IV. Create a password for your wallet. This password is to be entered every time the browser is launched to use MetaMask and to export private key.

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V. Watch the video to learn how to keep your wallet safely. Once done, click ***Next***. **Strongly recommended for beginners!**

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VI. Store your Secret Recovery Phrase in a safe place. If you lose this series of words or forget what order they’re in, you *will* lose access to your wallet and it will be unrecoverable. We recommend writing the phrase on a piece of paper and storing it in a memorable, safe, and secure spot.

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VII. Click the 12 words in order to generate your own Secret Recovery Phrase.

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VIII. Complete the above steps and CONGRATULATIONS! Now you have your first digital wallet!