> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.novawallet.io/nova-wallet-wiki/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.novawallet.io/nova-wallet-wiki/wallet-management/create-a-new-wallet.md).

# Create a New Wallet

How to create a new wallet in Nova and back it up securely

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You can import your existing Polkadot (Substrate) and EVM (Metamask) accounts into Nova Wallet! See the [Import Wallet](/nova-wallet-wiki/wallet-management/import-an-existing-wallet.md) page for more information.
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### Create a New Wallet with Cloud Backup

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To learn more about cloud backup, see [these articles](/nova-wallet-wiki/settings/backup.md).
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1. Open the Nova Wallet application.
2. `Select` **Create a new wallet**.
3. `Input` your wallet's **nickname**.
4. `Select` **Continue with Google** or **Continue with Apple**.
5. `Select` **Got it** after reviewing the pop-up warning message.
6. `Input` your **Backup password** and confirm it.
7. `Select` **Continue**.

### Create a New Wallet with a Manual Backup

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⚠️ Store your secret passphrase privately and **NEVER** share it with anyone ⚠️

Admins will **never** DM you first and will never request anything from you — if you see a person sending you a message with the same photo & name that admins have — it's a scam.

Admins will **never** ask you for crypto/private key/secret passphrase. Do **NOT** open links from anyone in DMs to “verify/synchronize your wallet” or any requests to “fill Google form” — these people are trying to scam you. Please Report and block them.

**If you share your secret passphrase with anyone they will then have control of your account and your assets.**
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1. Open the Nova Wallet application.
2. `Select` **Create a new wallet**.
3. `Input` your wallet's **nickname**.
4. `Select` **Continue with manual backup**.
5. `Select` **I Understand** after reviewing the pop-up warning message.
6. Tap to reveal your **Passphrase** and make a copy of it on paper. Check our recommendations on how to store your passphrase securely [here](/nova-wallet-wiki/help-and-support/seed-phrase-management.md).
7. Review the warnings below and tap on each to accept.
8. `Select` **Continue**.
9. `Input` your **Mnemonic Passphrase** in the correct order and `select` **Continue** (or `select` **Skip Process**).&#x20;

### Create More New Wallets

If you would like to create an additional wallet, simply follow these steps:

1. Open the Nova Wallet application.
2. `Select` the **identicon** in the top right of the screen.
3. `Select` the **settings option** (cogwheel).
4. `Select`**Add wallet**.
5. `Select` **Create a new wallet** and follow the same steps as for your first wallet (see them above).


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