> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gaugecash.gitbook.io/gaugecash/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gaugecash.gitbook.io/gaugecash/gaugecash-1/gaugecash-wallet-user-guide-on-desktop/how-to-create-your-gaugecash-wallet.md).

# How to CREATE your GAUGECASH Wallet

You OWN your private keys to the GAUGECASH Wallet. Store them safely.

**1.-** Go to [www.gaugecash.org](https://gaugecash.gitbook.io/gaugecash/gaugecash-1/gaugecash-wallet-user-guide-on-desktop/www.gaugecash.org)

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**2.-** Click on Launch app.

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**3.-** Click on Get Started.

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**4.-** Create a password and repeat it.

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**5.-** Download the backup file. Store it in a safe place. You’ll need it to import your wallet on any device.

***NOTE:** The file you download when you create a GAUGECASH Wallet contains the encrypted information to restore and/or import your wallet to any device. Your PASSWORD is the **ONLY WAY** to access the encrypted file to restore your wallet. We **CAN NOT** recover any lost PASSWORD.*&#x20;

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**6.-** Set up a 4-digit pin and repeat it.

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**7.-** Congratulations! You are a GAUGECASH Wallet user now.  &#x20;

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