# Create a Wallet

To get started on FusionX, the first thing you'll need is to set up a wallet that supports Mantle. Wallets are available both on desktop computers and on smartphone devices. You'll need to choose the wallet that fits your needs best.

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**When you're setting up a wallet, be sure to:**

* ✅ **Download and install only the latest version from an official source.**
* ✅ **Follow the setup guide carefully.**
* ✅ **Safely back up your recovery phrases.**
* ❌ **NEVER share your recovery phrases with anyone, under any circumstances.**
* ❌ **NEVER input your recovery phrase to a website or app, other than your wallet app.**
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## Smartphone/Mobile or Desktop wallet?

Mobile device wallets and desktop-based wallets have different strengths and weaknesses. Consider which fits your needs better to help decide which type of wallet to use.

|                                   | Mobile | Desktop |
| --------------------------------- | ------ | ------- |
| Use anywhere                      | ✅      | ➖       |
| Easy to use                       | ✅      | ➖       |
| More secure                       | ➖      | ✅       |
| Accessibility friendly            | ➖      | ✅       |
| Damage/loss/theft resistant       | ➖      | ✅       |
| Power/connection outage resistant | ✅      | ➖       |

### **Smartphone/Mobile wallets**

Smartphone/Mobile wallets allow you to access your crypto almost anywhere. Wallets are available on both Android and iOS devices.

### Which mobile wallet should I choose?

This comparison table gives an overview of the most popular mobile wallets used with FusionX.

<table><thead><tr><th width="151"></th><th width="114">MetaMask</th><th width="145">Wallet Connect</th><th width="115">Trust Wallet</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Mantle support</td><td>⚠️</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td>Built-in DApp browser</td><td>➖</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td>Hardware wallet compatible</td><td>✅</td><td>✅<br></td><td>➖</td></tr><tr><td>Open source (auditability)</td><td>✅</td><td>➖</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td><p>Interact with MantleScan Directly</p><p>(for advanced users!)</p></td><td>✅</td><td>➖</td><td>➖</td></tr></tbody></table>

<mark style="color:yellow;">⚠️</mark> Requires some setup

You can find more in-depth information about each wallet below, as well as download links and installation guides.

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MetaMask is a very popular browser-based wallet plugin that supports ERC20 ( Mantle networks).

**Pros:**

* Open source for auditability
* WEB3 capable on Mantle
* A strong history of security and reliability
* A large amount of how-to guides and resources online
* Many tools and custom settings
* Supports a very large number of languages
* Is also available on mobile devices

**Cons:**

* Longer setup time than other options
* Additional steps needed to use with Mantle chain and FusionX
* Extra information and settings may confuse beginners

[**Download MetaMask**](https://metamask.io/download.html) (Automatically detects browser)\\
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NEVER, in any situation, should you ever give someone your private key or recovery phrase ("seed phrase"). This will give someone complete access to your crypto!

The genuine FusionX site and staff will never ask you to input your seed phrase
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