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title: Create a Wallet
slug: create-a-wallet
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createdAt: 2022-07-26T13:43:00.000Z
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When using Metamask for the first time you will be asked to create a new wallet. It's super important that you do this correctly and securly! 

:::hint{type="danger"}
Make sure you backup you secret passwords, otherwise your crypto will be lost forever. 
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## Create MetaMask Wallet Address

The number 1 in Figure 2-1 indicates the beginning of using MetaMask wallet.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/Tf_OxSqkEhdrK1XuCZC9o/5eHH7v6wF-RfrJTA9oFHi_image.png)

There are two ways to create a wallet

1. if you want to create a new wallet you have to click box 1. This will give you a Secret Recovery Phrase for your wallet. 
2. If you already have a Secret Recovery Phrase then you can click box 2, this will allow you to import your existing wallet. 

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/Tf_OxSqkEhdrK1XuCZC9o/3Hprb8SC4TGLYL1ewqGrs_image.png)



You'll be asked to create a password

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/Tf_OxSqkEhdrK1XuCZC9o/TM4Cv-1j18un_M7RLNx-I_image.png)



You will be asked to backup your Secret Recovery Phrase. We recommend that you write multiple copies of this down on paper and store in different places. 

:::hint{type="warning"}
 The words in the picture are just examples. They will be different for your wallet
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![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/Tf_OxSqkEhdrK1XuCZC9o/fR_2ElOqbrpM7fTPIxLqy_image.png)



You will be asked to confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/Tf_OxSqkEhdrK1XuCZC9o/hBXEP49bmmoN61pLn8mg6_image.png)

Congratulations you have successfully created your Metamask account. You can now proceed to connect to the Caduceus Blockchain.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/Tf_OxSqkEhdrK1XuCZC9o/TlJnOxKtQvfOBGtwSfAOq_image.png)



## Viewing your Secret Recovery Phrase Again

:::hint{type="info"}
Note that you will be able to see your Secret Recovery Phrase anytime by going into MetaMask and then navigate to:

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**Settings > Security & Privacy** and click Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase
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