# 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'

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#### Step Two - Create Wallet

Click ' Start Setup' - > Name the wallet

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#### 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'

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#### Step Four - Wallet is now read

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

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#### Step Five - Store your watches

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

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