# Creating your Wallet

### Create a New Wallet or Connect an existing Wallet

1. To initiate your Transaction head to @M16BWL\_bot on Telegram and type /Start.

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2. To proceed click '**Wallet**'.&#x20;

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3. Now you will be offered with two options:

**A) Create a new Wallet**

**B) Import an existing Wallet**

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4. **A) Create a new Wallet:** If selected a new Wallet will be automatically generated for you with all relevant information provided. Ensure you note down and safely store away your private key.&#x20;

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5. **B) Import an existing Wallet:** If selected you will be prompted to import the private key to your desired wallet. Once your private key has been submitted your wallet will successfully import.