# Getting Started Guide

### How to Set Up Your Wallet on THORWallet DEX

If you haven't installed the app yet, check our [How to install THORWallet DEX](/how-to-guides/how-to-install-thorwallet-dex.md)

#### Step 1: Security Check

When you open the app for the first time, you'll be greeted with a **Security Check**. This process runs every time the app is opened to ensure that [THORChain’s](https://www.thorchain.com) third-party services are functioning correctly. After the Security Check is complete, you’ll see the following screen:

* Click **"Get Started."**
* Review and accept the Terms of Service (TOS).
* Click **"Continue."**

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#### &#x20;Step 2: Set Up Your Password

* Next, you'll need to set up a password. You have two options:

  * **PIN** or
  * **Alphanumeric password.**

  This password will be required each time you open the app and will be used to authenticate transactions.

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#### Step 3: Create or Import a Wallet

On the following screen, you'll have the option to either:

* **Create a new wallet** or
* **Import an existing wallet** (using a seed phrase from another Web3 wallet like MetaMask, Trust Wallet, etc.).

For this guide, we’ll create a new wallet:

1. Click **"Create Wallet."**

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#### Step 4: Backup Your Seed Phrase

The app will generate a **seed phrase** for your wallet. This phrase is crucial because it is used to recover your wallet if you uninstall the app or need to import it into another Web3 wallet.

**Important:**

* Your seed phrase is what protects your funds.
* **Never** share it with anyone, either online or offline, and do not display it in front of a camera.
* Store it in a secure location, such as on paper or a flash drive.

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#### Step 5: Enter Referral Code (Optional)

After backing up your seed phrase, the app will ask for a **Referral Code**. If you have one, you can enter it here, or find one here. You can also skip this step and proceed without a code.

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#### Step 6: Enable Biometrics (Optional)

You will be prompted to set up biometric authentication (e.g., fingerprint or face recognition). You can choose to enable or disable this feature based on your preference.

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#### Step 7: Finalize Setup

That’s it! Once you click **"Get Started"** on the next page, your wallet is created and fully functional.

From here, you can explore the app’s features, including:

* **Swaps**
* **Receiving & Sending funds**
* **Providing Liquidity**

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