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# Setup Wallet

## Pontem Wallet

1. If this is your first time, kindly select the option to "Create Wallet".

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2. Create a password <br>

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3. Your wallet is created. As the wallet creation process has not yet been completed, kindly proceed to the next step.<br>

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4. Please click "**`Resolve`**" to confirm the 12 Secret Recovery Phrase<br>

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5. Upon completion of the wallet creation process, you will be provided with a list of recovery phrases. It is highly recommended that you write down the recovery phrases and store them in a secure location.<br>

   To ensure the utmost security of your information, **`it is advised that you do not utilize the "COPY" button`** or take a screenshot of the recovery phrases, as this may lead to potential leakage of your **`PRIVATE KEY(the only way to access your asset)`**.\
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   After written down your phrases, click "**`I saved my recovery passphrase`**" to proceed.<br>

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6. Please select the words that correspond with their corresponding numbers to ensure the accuracy of the recovery phrases. Once completed, click the "**`Confirm`**" button to proceed.
7. Congratulations! Your wallet has been successfully created, and is now ready to accept deposits of APT tokens.