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# Essentials wallet setup

### Step 1  - identity name

Create the **identity name** that will give you ability to verify your identity and its credentials seamlessly across all applications without losing your privacy and data.

a. Select NEW in case you don't have any yet

b. Select IMPORT in case you already have your DID

### Step 2 - check the video clip

Check the following onboarding video clip to proceed with wallet setup

{% file src="/files/yV9nqWhvRbWBLwF0o2xK" %}

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### Step 3 - backup your identity

You will see your personal QR code displayed on your screen with 12 security words *(mnemonic)*.

{% hint style="info" %}
This is your secret QR code that holds your identity private key - don't share this with anyone!
{% endhint %}

**You can now select:**

a. Print QR code and save it somewhere safe

b. Manual verification 

**Manual verification**

* mark down all 12 security words on a piece of paper in the exact order as displayed
* Select VERIFY and confirm your mnemonic in exact same order as your marked them down

### Step 4 - your wallet is created

![](/files/xtfn3Bz8GaEMJOaImgyR)


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