# Create New Account

After installing the extension, you’ll be guided to the onboarding page, where you can create your first account as shown below.

<figure><img src="/files/eJ2IGbb9UhJ8pIPUeFxz" alt=""><figcaption><p>Onboarding (full-screen)</p></figcaption></figure>

If you closed the onboarding page, you can reopen the extension from the browser’s top-right extension area.

<figure><img src="/files/5dnEhDnSEJh7tO8SLAYg" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Onboarding (extension)</p></figcaption></figure>

Next, you’ll see the New Account creation page as shown below. Your account recovery phrase is shown here, but it is initially covered by a glassy card to help prevent others from viewing it.

Be sure to save your recovery phrase in a secure place, as it is a way to restore access to your account. For convenience, you can either download it as a `.txt` file or copy it using the provided buttons.

Once you’ve saved the phrase, check the box *“I have saved my recovery phrase safely”* and click **Continue** to proceed.

<figure><img src="/files/xbzeMi6WcZyzqKsGeQJK" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create a new account page - step 1 (full-screen)</p></figcaption></figure>

Now, on this page you can set a name and password for your account. This password will be required to confirm blockchain transactions and can be different from your extension login password.

<figure><img src="/files/f1JnhPoxVR2CKewpkyQc" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create a new account page - step 2 (full-screen)</p></figcaption></figure>

If you’ve already imported accounts into the extension and want to create a new one, simply click the **+** button at the top of the account list in full-screen mode, as shown below.

<figure><img src="/files/lMWypJTcjrYyaBxdN5RZ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Home page (full-screen)</p></figcaption></figure>

Alternatively, in extension mode, you can open the account list from the top of the extension.

<figure><img src="/files/cWYh8xlxzmTlpxBRgbe7" alt="" width="278"><figcaption><p>Home page (extension)</p></figcaption></figure>

Now by clicking on the "Create a new account" button, you’ll be taken to the full-screen page.

<figure><img src="/files/dGRM3aDpPmR1O7vE1PeX" alt="" width="261"><figcaption><p>Accounts List (extension)</p></figcaption></figure>


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