> 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)

Aka new Polkadot native wallets and/or Polkadot EVM wallets.

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

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

![1.1](https://708558686-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fx2bpnbQM0WCkMm0eOyd6%2Fuploads%2F6MasPyJqBWEmOVb3RMeC%2F1.png?alt=media\&token=3528d2ef-6dfa-4107-9818-a8353e6ac1da) ![1.2](https://708558686-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fx2bpnbQM0WCkMm0eOyd6%2Fuploads%2FVQlzP2lQJWTSWXqAwpNy%2F2.png?alt=media\&token=310404bc-f016-47f3-9100-f979828294c2)

**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;

![](https://708558686-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fx2bpnbQM0WCkMm0eOyd6%2Fuploads%2FXmJE52QFbkUucJuQOxmp%2Fcreate%20account.png?alt=media\&token=7e244144-e984-488f-9d7f-9fa95fa08a3d)

{% 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](https://708558686-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fx2bpnbQM0WCkMm0eOyd6%2Fuploads%2Funi7QMhwVBLENgDQAZ04%2Fcreate%20account2.png?alt=media\&token=992b5a62-96a6-4b48-83b4-63024bbb858a) ![](https://708558686-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fx2bpnbQM0WCkMm0eOyd6%2Fuploads%2F93qqmwaGxNS5fKst2Lmx%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-06-09%20at%2013.48.03.png?alt=media\&token=a7497a87-b2fe-432b-82e0-415d0fb7ed02)

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

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

![1.1](https://708558686-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fx2bpnbQM0WCkMm0eOyd6%2Fuploads%2F6MasPyJqBWEmOVb3RMeC%2F1.png?alt=media\&token=3528d2ef-6dfa-4107-9818-a8353e6ac1da) ![1.2](https://708558686-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fx2bpnbQM0WCkMm0eOyd6%2Fuploads%2FVQlzP2lQJWTSWXqAwpNy%2F2.png?alt=media\&token=310404bc-f016-47f3-9100-f979828294c2)

**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;

![](https://708558686-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fx2bpnbQM0WCkMm0eOyd6%2Fuploads%2Fcs4VRHAUsmdhjO5W7OiA%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-07-21%20at%2014.40.24%20\(1\).png?alt=media\&token=59a85908-7498-4961-8ee9-1adc2da7490a)

{% 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!

![](https://708558686-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fx2bpnbQM0WCkMm0eOyd6%2Fuploads%2F5wuRWIinE1WAHFvkBt9J%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-07-21%20at%2014.44.50.png?alt=media\&token=2fe24efa-d861-442d-8a39-df8a118abf1b) ![](https://708558686-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fx2bpnbQM0WCkMm0eOyd6%2Fuploads%2FQj6SmfeqYa59P48qZeXP%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-07-21%20at%2014.52.14.png?alt=media\&token=8d366c2a-a78b-4e83-a799-a6667c49c5e8)