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# Create a Wallet
The mobile app is the recommended path. Install it, then pick the way in that fits you.
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## Ways to add a wallet
The **Add Wallet** screen offers six options:
* **Connect External Wallet:** sign in with a wallet you already have, via WalletConnect (up to 10 external wallet accounts).
* **Connect Hardware Wallet:** OneKey is supported via Bluetooth; hardware accounts currently cover Receive, same-chain Send, and Turbo Range. See the FAQ below.
* **Create Wallet:** generate a new wallet with a 12-word recovery phrase, created locally on your device. Write the phrase down and store it offline.
* **Import Wallet:** bring an existing 12-word recovery phrase.
* **Continue with Email:** the fastest start if you are new to crypto. Enter your email, confirm the code from your inbox, and set a password.
* **Sync from DeGate Web:** bring an account you use on the DeGate web app into the app.
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For higher-value assets, we recommend **Create Wallet** or **Import Wallet** (or connecting a hardware wallet), so that you hold the recovery phrase yourself.
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## Create a wallet via the web app
Visit [app.degate.com](https://app.degate.com) and click **Connect Wallet**, then choose your preferred method. Email login works here too: the same email wallet can be used in the app and the web app.
## FAQ
**Do I need a separate wallet for each chain?** No. One DeGate wallet gives you addresses across supported chains, generated as you enable each chain and controlled by your keys. See [Wallet Addresses & Networks](/security-and-self-custody/wallet-address-and-networks.md).
**Who holds the keys of the wallet I just created?** You do. DeGate cannot access your private keys regardless of which creation method you choose. See [Security Overview](/security-and-self-custody/security-overview.md).
**Does creating a wallet require identity verification?** No. DeGate is a key-management app, not an account service: there is no registration and no onboarding flow. Feature availability may vary by jurisdiction, and users are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.
**Can I use a hardware wallet?** Yes, partially. OneKey (via Bluetooth) is supported today; hardware-wallet accounts currently cover Receive, same-chain Send, and Turbo Range, and do not yet cover Bitcoin. The web app ([app.degate.com](https://app.degate.com)) also supports hardware wallet connections.
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