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# Account Wallets

### What is an OpenChrono wallet?

OpenChrono provides its users with Non-Custodial wallets power by Fireblocks. These wallets are directly managed by the owner / user and not by OpenChrono.

### Why do you need one?

You require a wallet to interact with the OpenChrono platform and to store you digital twin and TimePiece Passports™.

To create an account wallet follow the below steps :

#### Step One - Navigate to OpenChrono 'Profile'

Click ' Start Setup'

<figure><img src="/files/dOiiLEhH1BAKswuVHopP" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Click Start Setup in the 'Profile' Section of an OpenChrono account</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Step Two - Create Wallet

Click ' Start Setup' - > Name the wallet

<figure><img src="/files/w030q9wQDb6vOZG7ymKk" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Add a unique name to the wallet</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Step Three - Backup

Before you wallet is created you MUST back up the recovery phrase, this is used in the event of needing to recovery the wallet or switch device.\
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ENSURE YOU STORE THIS DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENT IN A SAFE PLACE.

Click 'I have backed up my recovery kit in a safe place'

<figure><img src="/files/bDuMFXklWRYhQE9I7Rlc" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Download the recovery kit</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Step Four - Wallet is now read

You will now see a green icon showing that the wallet is 'ready' to use.

<figure><img src="/files/XfAslnhpcbKXvewB44VP" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Walle is now ready to use</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Step Five - Store your watches

You can now safely secure the ownership of your watches in the OpenChrono account.

<figure><img src="/files/iYceNMwuGrSD7fqVjA5q" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Example of swatches stored in a users account</p></figcaption></figure>