> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.subwallet.app/beta/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.subwallet.app/beta/extension-user-guide/create-an-account/create-a-new-account-wallet.md).

# Create a New Account (Wallet)

## **Substrate Account (Polkadot Native Wallet)**

**Step 1:** Open SubWallet extension and click **Get started**. Then click on the **Create new account** button.

![1.1](/files/HGEA1zkig61VEe10RLtI) ![1.2](/files/WRgDQWRfzoXcfjl1ZnMa)

**Step 2:** The system will automatically generate a 12-word mnemonic seed for your account. Please note that this is the key to your wallet. If someone has the key, they have *<mark style="color:red;">complete access</mark>* to it. Make sure that you *<mark style="color:red;">back up</mark>* and keep your mnemonic seed in a *<mark style="color:red;">secure location</mark>***.** Choose the first type of account, then tick **I have saved my mnemonic seed safely** before hitting **Next step**.&#x20;

![](/files/8ybrk0yWdGodYKUCK1Cf)

{% hint style="danger" %}
**WARNING:** DO NOT share your mnemonic seed (secret recovery phrase) with anyone! SubWallet will never ask for your mnemonic seed (secret recovery phrase), even in a customer support scenario. You can not change or edit your mnemonic seed (secret recovery phrase).
{% endhint %}

**Step 3:** Set a password. You can change the name of your account later (read on for instructions). Then click on **Add the account with the generated seed**. Choose the networks you would like to use and hit **Confirm.** Your Polkadot native wallet is ready to use!

![3.1](/files/32Qc337IdWUMCHFORnSH) ![](/files/on23CB0MEtv5Q9fsIVLO)

## **EVM Account (Polkadot EVM Wallet)**

**Step 1:** Open SubWallet extension and click **Get started**. Then click on the **Create new account** button.

![1.1](/files/HGEA1zkig61VEe10RLtI) ![1.2](/files/WRgDQWRfzoXcfjl1ZnMa)

**Step 2:** The system will automatically generate a 12-word mnemonic seed for your account. Please note that this is the key to your wallet. If someone has the key, they have *<mark style="color:red;">complete access</mark>* to it. Make sure that you *<mark style="color:red;">backup</mark>* and keep your mnemonic seed in a *<mark style="color:red;">secure location</mark>***.** Choose the second type of account (EVM), then tick **I have saved my mnemonic seed safely** before hitting **Next step**.&#x20;

![](/files/cPwAAj9LMYYlxCYRNwOR)

{% hint style="danger" %}
**WARNING:** DO NOT share your mnemonic seed (secret recovery phrase) with anyone! SubWallet will never ask for your mnemonic seed (secret recovery phrase), even in a customer support scenario. You can not change or edit your mnemonic seed (secret recovery phrase).
{% endhint %}

**Step 3:** Set a password. You can change the name of your account later (read on for instructions). Then click on **Add the account with the generated seed**. Choose the networks you would like to use and hit **Confirm.** Your Polkadot EVM wallet is ready to use!

![](/files/w6qJlBjGC4XJwz2pF3th) ![](/files/IrPaPKod9eCtxVDzzgoe)