# Create a wallet

To get started on Galaxy Finance, the first thing you'll need is to set up a wallet that supports Binance Smart Chain (BSC). Wallets are available both on desktop computers and on smartphone devices. You'll need to choose the wallet that fits your needs best.

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**When you're setting up a wallet, be sure to:**

* ✅ **Download and install only the latest version from an official source.**
* ✅ **Follow the setup guide carefully.**
* ✅ **Safely back up your recovery phrases.**
* ❌ **NEVER share your recovery phrases with anyone, under any circumstances.**
* ❌ **NEVER input your recovery phrase to a website or app, other than your wallet app.**
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## Smartphone/Mobile or Desktop wallet?

Mobile device wallets and desktop-based wallets have different strengths and weaknesses. Consider which fits your needs better to help decide which type of wallet to use.

<table><thead><tr><th width="343.3333333333333">Wallet on</th><th width="150">Mobile</th><th>Desktop</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Use anywhere</td><td>✅</td><td>➖</td></tr><tr><td>Easy to use</td><td>✅</td><td>➖</td></tr><tr><td>More secure</td><td>➖</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td>Accessibility friendly</td><td>➖</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td>Damage/loss/theft resistant</td><td>➖</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td>Power/connection outage resistant</td><td>✅</td><td>➖</td></tr></tbody></table>

Currently, **GFT Token** is available on the most famous wallet applications and has fully updated information: logo, information, token price&#x20;

For example: **Trust wallet, Metamask, SafePal**,...

You can find more in-depth information about each wallet below, as well as download links and installation guides.

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**Trust Wallet** is a popular wallet for smart devices. It supports DApps, NFT collectibles (with Opensea.io support), and in-wallet staking.

**Pros:**\
\- Open source for auditability\
\- Backed by the Binance cryptocurrency exchange\
\- Easily switch between several crypto networks\
\- Includes networks by default\
\- Includes in-wallet staking options\
\- Has additional features such as NFT collection, BNB staking, and DApp access within the wallet<br>

**Cons:**\
\- Language tied to phone settings\
\- Limited DApps\
\- Transaction notifications can be delayed

[**Download Trust Wallet**](https://trustwallet.com/) (Automatically detects device)[\
**Trust Wallet Setup Guide**](https://www.binance.com/en/blog/421499824684901157/How-to-Set-Up-and-Use-Trust-Wallet-for-Binance-Smart-Chain)
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![](https://3150645607-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FiCTpdu8bLIXyjxBfJ1b6%2Fuploads%2FeI4NpToYXfbsvg5gktzY%2Fimage%20\(1\).png?alt=media\&token=689552ed-ad1d-4def-a21b-29e2ebe27839)

**MetaMask** is a very popular browser-based wallet plugin that supports ERC20 (Ethereum network) and BEP2 & BEP20 (Binance Chain and Binance Smart Chain networks).

​**Pros:**\
\- Open source for auditability\
\- WEB3 capable on BscScan\
\- A strong history of security and reliability\
\- A large amount of how-to guides and resources online\
\- Many tools and custom settings\
\- Offers ETH purchases with Transak\
\- Supports a very large number of languages\
\- Is also available a browser plugin for desktop devices

**Cons:**\
\- Longer setup time than other options\
\- Additional steps needed to use with Binance Smart Chain and PancakeSwap\
\- Extra information and settings may confuse beginners

[**Download MetaMask**](https://metamask.io/download.html) (Automatically detects device)\
[**MetaMask Setup Guide**](https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/connecting-metamask-to-binance-smart-chain)
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![](https://3150645607-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FiCTpdu8bLIXyjxBfJ1b6%2Fuploads%2F37fKnR0OIa8Fn3wDse2W%2Fimage%20\(2\).png?alt=media\&token=6fb0ec8b-eec5-4811-a7b8-496323a29dbf)

**SafePal** is available as both a software and hardware wallet. The wallet is easy to install and create, and comes ready to support BEP2 (Binance Chain) and BEP20 (Binance Smart Chain) right away.

**Pros:**\
\- Easily switch between several crypto networks\
\- Offers 25% fee discount paying with BNB (requires login)\
\- Has the option for Google Authenticator built in\
\- Supports a large number of languages\
\- Setup process is very simple\
\- Is available as both a software and hardware wallet (work together)\
\- Supports NFTs on both the BSC and ETH networks

**Cons:**\
\- Isn't fully open source\
\- Has some features that are not yet ready for use (such as DeFi)\
\- Does not give user notifications\
\- Does not enforce strong security during initial setup and wallet creation\
\- Has fewer online resources than more established wallets

​[**Download SafePal**](https://safepal.io/download) (Automatically detects device)\
[**SafePal Setup Guide**](https://blog.safepal.io/binance-smart-chain-x-safepal/)
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