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# Wallet Setup

## You can set up wallets in two ways:

* Create a wallet in Banana Gun.
* Import an existing wallet using a private key.

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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th valign="top"></th><th align="center"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><h3>How to Create a New Wallet</h3><ol><li>Select "Wallet Setup."</li><li>Select "Create Wallet."</li><li>Enter a name for your new wallet.</li><li>Save your private key in a secure location. </li></ol><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Warning:</strong> Banana Gun only shows the private key once. Make sure you save it!</p></td><td align="center"><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/OEDv0i9Axo2k2o5rpfmB/blobs/n48RrmmH4InG2j8zgpdK/Create%20a%20New%20Wallet%20500.gif" alt="" data-size="original"></td></tr></tbody></table>

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**Important:** Sharing your private key is the same as handing over your wallet and all your funds. Never share it with anyone!
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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th valign="top"></th><th align="center"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><h3>How to Import an Existing Wallet</h3><ol><li>Select "Import Wallet."</li><li>Type a name for your new wallet.</li><li>Enter the wallet private key you wish to import from an existing wallet (e.g., Phantom, Solflare).</li></ol></td><td align="center"><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/OEDv0i9Axo2k2o5rpfmB/blobs/h1x993yWJ8XW14U7Gx5J/Export%20Wallets%205000.gif" alt="" data-size="original"></td></tr></tbody></table>

### How to Export Private Keys from Phantom&#x20;

1. Open your Phantom wallet.
2. Click the round accounts ("A1") button in the top-left corner of the wallet menu.

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3. Scroll to the bottom and select the pencil icon, "Manage Accounts."

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4. Choose the account you wish to export the private key from.
5. Select "Show Private Key."

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6. Enter your wallet password to continue.
7. Copy your private key and follow the instructions in the "How to Import an Existing Wallet" section above.
