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# Prerequisites

In this tutorial, we will guide you through creating a new test wallet. We'll use MetaMask as an example, but feel free to use any wallet of your choice.

## Create a wallet

#### **Step 1 - Install the wallet plugin of your choice.**

MetaMask: <https://metamask.io/download/>

OKX: <https://www.okx.com/help/use-the-okx-wallet-web-extension-to-easily-play-stader>

WalletConnect: <https://walletconnect.com/>

#### **Step 2 - Create a test wallet**

Follow the instruction to create a wallet

For guidance on setting up a MetaMask wallet, visit the [MetaMask Getting Started Guide](https://support.metamask.io/getting-started/getting-started-with-metamask/). Once you complete the setup, you should be able to view the details of your wallet in MetaMask.

<figure><img src="/files/rd3LLS7yIm46eBH8Vlig" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create a new MetaMask wallet</p></figcaption></figure>

## Own a Verifier License NFT

Please refer to [How to Purchase Nodes](/carv-ecosystem/verifier-nodes/how-to-purchase-nodes.md).


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