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# How to Create wallet

<table><thead><tr><th width="144"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Goal</td><td>Creating a self-custody or DeFi wallet to store &#x26; transact cryptocurrencies and NFTs in the Blockchain.</td></tr><tr><td>Total Steps</td><td>7</td></tr><tr><td>Needs</td><td><ul class="contains-task-list"><li><input type="checkbox" checked>Installed DeKaha</li><li><input type="checkbox" checked>Mobile Phone</li><li><input type="checkbox" checked>Internet connection</li><li><input type="checkbox" checked>Third-party password storage (Ex. <a href="https://bitwarden.com/">Bitwarden</a>) or Pen &#x26; Paper</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

## FOLLOW THESE STEPS

<table data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th width="143" align="center">STEPS</th><th width="438">DETAILS</th><th>USER INTERFACE</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">1</td><td>Wait the intro screen to finish.</td><td><img src="/files/Q1rK0hsxDf2WoYsmaHYb" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td align="center">2</td><td>Tap "Get Started".</td><td><img src="/files/nH1estS0iHWdotaPTTmB" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td align="center">3</td><td>Enter your 4-digit code.</td><td><img src="/files/7GpeFypSSD9FeHL7eaUT" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td align="center">4</td><td>Understand everything and tick the boxes.</td><td><img src="/files/WV37DwLeXDfNY5LZwqFO" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td align="center">5</td><td><p>Copy the randomly generated 12 secret phrases.</p><p></p><p></p><p><em>Note:</em></p><ul><li><em>This will serve as your key to your wallet.</em></li><li>Do not screenshot</li><li>More security ideas on <a data-mention href="/pages/QiaJJSJejpYgwGrKzPzD">/pages/QiaJJSJejpYgwGrKzPzD</a></li></ul></td><td><img src="/files/GPiEaaWB5one95OS3Ja9" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td align="center">6</td><td>After backup, confirm your 12 secret phrases with correct spelling and sequence.</td><td><img src="/files/MI2qoV1lU8PVn1bPsAa6" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td align="center">7</td><td>Done! Welcome to the DeFi and start transacting within the Blockchain! 🎉</td><td><img src="/files/dwr2v85YeXpQYe9j0CsY" alt=""></td></tr></tbody></table>