> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cakewallet.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cakewallet.com/get-started/setup.md).

# Setup

The first time you open Cake Wallet, it walks you through two quick steps: setting a PIN, and creating (or restoring) your first wallet. The whole thing takes about two minutes.

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### Welcome

Open Cake Wallet and tap `Set a PIN`. By continuing, you agree to the Terms of Service linked on this screen.

![Cake Wallet welcome screen with Set a PIN button highlighted](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cake-tech/docs-assets/main/v6.3.1/getstarted_create-new-wallet_01_welcome_hl.png)
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### Set your PIN

Enter a PIN, then enter it again to confirm. Cake Wallet uses a 4-digit PIN by default — tap `Switch to 6-digit PIN` if you'd like a longer one.

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Your PIN protects access to the app on this device. It is not a backup — only your seed words can recover your wallet on another device.
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![Setup PIN screen](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cake-tech/docs-assets/main/v6.3.1/getstarted_create-new-wallet_02_set-pin_hl.png)
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### Create or restore

After your PIN is set, choose how to get your first wallet:

* **Create New Wallet** — start fresh. Continue with the [Create new wallet](https://docs.cakewallet.com/get-started/setup/create-new-wallet) guide.
* **Restore Wallet** — bring an existing wallet into Cake using its [seed or keys](https://docs.cakewallet.com/get-started/setup/restore-existing-wallet/seed-or-keys), a [backup file](https://docs.cakewallet.com/get-started/setup/restore-existing-wallet/backup-file), a [hardware wallet](https://docs.cakewallet.com/get-started/setup/restore-existing-wallet/hardware-wallet), or the [Cupcake app](https://docs.cakewallet.com/cupcake/getting-started).

![Create or restore wallet choice](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cake-tech/docs-assets/main/v6.3.1/getstarted_create-new-wallet_05_create-or-restore.png)
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If you run into any trouble, contact us using the in-app chat under `Support`, by email at <support@cakewallet.com>, or on [Telegram](https://t.me/cakewallet_bot).


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