# How to create a TON wallet

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In this guide you’ll: \
✅ Set up a TON wallet \
✅ Securely back up your recovery phrase \
✅ Get ready to use STON.fi and other TON apps
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🔑 Security first (real talk)

* Your recovery phrase (seed phrase) is the master key to your wallet. If anyone has it, they have your funds.
* Never share it, never type it into a website, and no screenshots — cloud syncs are a thief’s best friend.
* STON.fi and support teams will never ask for your recovery phrase. If someone does — run.

### Step 1. Choose and install a wallet

You can use Tonkeeper, Tonhub, or other reputable TON wallets. In this guide we’ll use Tonkeeper desktop version; the flow is similar in other wallets.

### Step 2. Create a new wallet

Open Tonkeeper → Get Started → Create new wallet.

<figure><img src="/files/MqYQ0tjcFGcOwR2ciebI" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Tonkeeper Chrome Extension</p></figcaption></figure>

Click Continue to proceed to recovery phrase backup.

### Step 3. Back up your recovery phrase

1. The wallet will show 24 words (your recovery phrase).
2. Write them down on paper, in the exact order and spelling.&#x20;
3. Store backups offline in two separate safe places.

⚠️ OMG, I lost my recovery phrase! Is this THAT bad? If you lose your recovery phrase, no one can restore your wallet or funds. Be careful. If your wallet is still unlocked on a device, immediately move all funds to a new wallet with a brand-new recovery phrase.

<figure><img src="/files/r1Qjb9rRWg4nxuZOblEO" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Example of a seed phrase on Tonkeeper</p></figcaption></figure>

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**Short FAQ on recovery phrases**

**❓ 12 vs 24 words — does it matter?** Both exist. Just write them in order and store offline.

**❓ Can support recover my wallet?** Nope. No one can.&#x20;

**❓ Are screenshots okay?** Still no. Cloud backups get hacked. Paper wins.

**❓ Can I email the phrase to myself?** Please don’t. Treat it like a private key to your house and bank account combined.
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### Step 4. Verify your recovery phrase

Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm the words in the correct order, then click Continue.

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<figure><img src="/files/fGj6INdNKxYy2pty0R5K" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Checking seed recovery phrase</p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 5. Create a password (device security)

Set a strong password to unlock the wallet on this device and confirm transactions. If available, enable biometrics (fingerprint/face) on mobile.

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⚠️ Forgot the password? You can regain access only with the recovery phrase.
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<figure><img src="/files/b92MuyzZyIEGPtl5GEYp" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Creating password on Tonkeeper</p></figcaption></figure>

✅ Congratulations! Your first wallet is ready to use.&#x20;

### (Optional) Import an existing wallet

Already have a wallet? Choose Import existing wallet, then enter your recovery phrase and confirm. Never paste it into any website fields.

### ▶️ Video guides

* [Creating a wallet in Tonkeeper](https://vimeo.com/812447622)
* [Creating a wallet in Tonhub](https://vimeo.com/812462980)


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