# Create a wallet!

To start using ION Finance, you must first create your crypto wallet. There are several popular wallets, such as [Tonkeeper](https://tonkeeper.com/), [TON Wallet](https://wallet.ton.org/), [Tonhub](https://tonhub.com/), and even the Telegram-integrated wallet [@wallet](https://t.me/wallet). 

👛 [Check here](https://ton.org/wallets?locale=en\&filters\[wallet_devices]\[slug]\[$in]=browser\&pagination\[limit]=-1) for more wallet options!

As the wallet creation process is quite similar, in this guide, we will show you how to create [Tonkeeper](https://tonkeeper.com/). After creating your wallet and connecting it to ION Finance you're good to start swapping, trading, and more! :tada:

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**Remarks** ⚠️

1️⃣Download the[ Tonkeeper](https://tonkeeper.com/) or[ ](https://tonhub.com/)your favorite wallet indicated above.

2️⃣Follow the guide below to create your wallet.

3️⃣Write down your seed phrase on a piece of paper and keep it safe! :closed\_lock\_with\_key:

                                                             **Wallet guide creation!**

<figure><img src="/files/SgLzOnqrtg4ArGFwAERv" alt=" 1 . Choose TonKepper or your preferred wallet above  and download it to your phone or computer" width="203"><figcaption><p> 1️⃣ Choose TonKepper or your preferred wallet above <br>and download it to your phone and/or computer.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/UmiuWxqLCGfOvtqM8xhc" alt="Press «Create a new wallet» button." width="203"><figcaption><p>2️⃣ Press «Create a new wallet» button.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/zZBAMvcC8tl4Nqy1ilOq" alt="3. Congrats! 🎊 Your TON wallet has been created!  Now we need to secure it." width="187"><figcaption><p>3️⃣ Congrats! <strong>🎊</strong> Your TON wallet has been created! <br>Now we need to secure it.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/9OSnaSbbhMJyeRhtPPOl" alt="4. Save the 24-word seed phrase so you can  easily regain access to your wallet. Then click «Continue»." width="187"><figcaption><p>4️⃣ Save the 24-word seed phrase so you can <br>easily regain access to your wallet. <strong>Then click «Continue».</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/zv7UYUORkSlG5jVv4LZg" alt="5. Create a new passcode." width="186"><figcaption><p>5️⃣ <strong>Create a new passcode.</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/0qwKARF3GOL0whtZtVFY" alt="" width="193"><figcaption><p>6️⃣ You can find the address of your wallet by <br><strong>clicking on the «Receive» button</strong>. Now move to the 2nd step, <br>by clicking on the second tab on the top of this page! ⏭</p></figcaption></figure>

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{% tab title="2nd STEP - Connect your wallet to ION" %}
**Remarks** ⚠️

1️⃣Access the ION Finance app on Telegram through this link :link: <https://t.me/ionfidev_bot>

2️⃣Follow the guide below on how to connect to ION Finance.

3️⃣Congrats, you can start to use all the benefits of ION!<br>

&#x20;                                  **Connect wallet to ION Finance guide (for mobile and desktop)**\
📱**For mobile users**

<figure><img src="/files/2Ypa4DcIY2J4hZ6fjrFB" alt="1️⃣  On your mobile, after clicking on the link  https://t.me/ionfidev_bot, you will open  the ION Finance bot on Telegram chat. Press <<Launch App>>." width="188"><figcaption><p>1️⃣  On your mobile, after clicking on the link  <a href="https://t.me/ionfidev_bot">https://t.me/ionfidev_bot</a>, you will open <br>the ION Finance bot on Telegram chat. <strong>Press &#x3C;&#x3C;Launch App>>.</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/44d42b4MmSlLI4aZNPC6" alt="2️⃣ After opening ION Finance, click on the <<wallet>> icon." width="188"><figcaption><p> 2️⃣ After opening ION Finance, <strong>click on the &#x3C;&#x3C;wallet>> icon.</strong><br></p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/jo8OsjmUmMXpJNDSObOJ" alt="3️⃣ Choose, from the options provided, the wallet you have created." width="188"><figcaption><p>3️⃣ Choose, from the options provided, the wallet you have created.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/HMjqQnvHhWuURIDqEGWU" alt="4️⃣ Click on the <<Connect wallet>> button." width="188"><figcaption><p>4️⃣ C<strong>lick on the &#x3C;&#x3C;Connect wallet>> button.</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/sbYV2JbWFA0x5hdvPimW" alt="5️⃣ Congrats! You&#x27;re ready to go and explore ION Finance! ⚡️" width="188"><figcaption><p>5️⃣ <span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f389">🎉</span>Congrats! You're ready to go and explore ION Finance! ⚡️</p></figcaption></figure>

💻**for Desktop users**

<figure><img src="/files/7OE03XHdh5y3cctDBbju" alt="6️⃣ If you&#x27;re using a computer follow the same steps as for mobile above. When you see this screen, open the created wallet in your phone as shown below. ⬇️"><figcaption><p>6️⃣ If you're using a computer follow the same steps as for mobile above. When you see this screen,<br>open the created wallet in your phone as shown below. ⬇️</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/a4hkLx6eYYmTwCK2bmXm" alt="7️⃣ Using the wallet on your phone, click on the <<scan>> icon,  according to the picture, to scan the QR code shown on step 6️⃣." width="188"><figcaption><p>7️⃣ Using the wallet on your phone, c<strong>lick on the &#x3C;&#x3C;scan>> icon</strong>, <br>according to the picture, to scan the QR code shown on step 6️⃣.<br>  </p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/YkIPkuJFBxeeQ7YZoEy9" alt="8️⃣ Still on your phone, click on the <<Connect wallet>> button  and you&#x27;re done here! ✅" width="188"><figcaption><p>8️⃣ Still on your phone, c<strong>lick on the &#x3C;&#x3C;Connect wallet>> button</strong> <br><strong>and you're done here!</strong> ✅</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/JLKok3G9TEpE0OB5dc08" alt="9️⃣ Continue on your computer. If you see this screen, congrats you did it and you&#x27;re ready to start using ION Finance ⚡️"><figcaption><p> 9️⃣ Continue on your computer. If you see this screen, congrats you did it and you're ready to start using ION Finance ⚡️</p></figcaption></figure>
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