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description: >-
  You will need a Web3-compatible wallet extension or application to use most of
  the applications or services which Stronghands Protocol offers. Here's how to
  get set up with Metamask.
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# Metamask / Web3 Wallet

**Step 1:** Head to the [Metamask site](https://metamask.io) and click the "Download" button - see the screenshot below.

<figure><img src="https://482646864-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWopxmIeDSQ6ZxEtI2QPt%2Fuploads%2FTO6dUSjBcnzCqqsCkHze%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=965c0517-5588-4bed-a974-09d398e7bc97" alt=""><figcaption><p>metamask.io homepage, with download button</p></figcaption></figure>

After downloading and installing Metamask, a new tab will open in your browser, showing a screen like the one below - offering you two choices.

**Step 2:** Create a new wallet (or import one).

<figure><img src="https://482646864-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWopxmIeDSQ6ZxEtI2QPt%2Fuploads%2FGauT4a8C6zrcOVL1IjNr%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=edeca977-a4ed-4bce-bcbd-a519a839b0d5" alt=""><figcaption><p>Import an existing wallet, or create a new one.</p></figcaption></figure>

If you decide to create a new wallet, Metamask will give you a series of words to write down and keep safe - make sure you NEVER give ANYONE or ANYTHING those words - your Secret Phrase ("Seed Phrase", "Magic Phrase", "Seed Words", and similar terms) are PRIVATE, and grant total access and control of your crypto - you NEVER need to use them for any reason other than recovering a wallet to a new app, or a reinstalled one.

**Step 3:** You're Done!
