How to set up a Wallet

Step-by-step guide on how to create a wallet

Introduction

Since the Mars Protocol is a Cosmos-based app, users need a Cosmos-compatible wallet. In this guide, we’ll focus on creating a new wallet from scratch.

Some supported options include:

• Keplr

• Leap

• Cosmostation

• Ctrl (former XDEFI)

• MetaMask (via the Leap Cosmos Snap integration)

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1. Install a Wallet Extension

• Open the Extension Store

  • In Chrome or Brave, go to the Chrome Web Store (or Brave Extension Store) and search for your chosen wallet (e.g., “Keplr Wallet”).

  • In Edge, enable Allow extensions from other stores in Settings, then visit the Chrome Web Store page for your wallet.

• Add to Browser

  • Click “Add to Chrome” (or equivalent) and confirm any prompts.

• Verify Installation

  • You should see the wallet’s icon in your browser’s extensions area.

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2. Open the Wallet Extension and Create a New Wallet

• Launch the Extension

  • Click the puzzle-piece (🧩) icon in your toolbar, then select your wallet.

• Choose a Setup Option

  • Create a new wallet (via Recovery Phrase or Google account)

  • Import an existing wallet (via Recovery Phrase, Private Key, or Google account)

  • Connect a hardware wallet (Ledger or Keystone)

• Select “Create New Wallet”

  • Choose Create new wallet, then Create new recovery phrase to generate a brand-new Secret Recovery Phrase.

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3. Back Up Your Secret Recovery Phrase

• Reveal the Phrase

  • Click Show my phrase to display your 12 (or 24) secret words.

• Store It Securely

  • Write down every word in order on paper or another secure offline medium.

  • Do NOT share this phrase—anyone with it can access your funds.

• Confirm the Phrase

  • Click Next, then re-enter or re-select the words in the correct order to verify your backup.

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Next Steps

Your new Cosmos-compatible wallet is ready. Now proceed to our Connect your wallet guide:

Connect your wallet

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Video Tutorial

Learn how to set up the Keplr Wallet extension