# Create A Wallet

To get started on XSwap Protocol, the first thing you'll need is to set up a wallet that supports Xinfin network (XDC). 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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## Desktop wallet or Smartphone/Mobile ? <a href="#smartphone-mobile-or-desktop-wallet" id="smartphone-mobile-or-desktop-wallet"></a>

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="362"></th><th width="175">Mobile</th><th width="159">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>

## **Desktop/Web Browser wallets**

Desktop wallets are available on your home computer or laptop computer. Wallets on your computer can run as standalone applications, or as web browser plugins for popular browsers like Chrome and Firefox.

### Which desktop wallet should I choose?

This comparison table gives an overview of the most popular desktop wallets used with XSwap Protocol.

<table><thead><tr><th width="280">Items</th><th width="99">XDCPay</th><th width="117">Metamask</th><th width="96">Guarda</th><th>Infinity</th><th>Nabox</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>XDC Network Support</td><td>✅</td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="26a0">⚠️</span></td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="26a0">⚠️</span></td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td>Built-in DApp browser</td><td>➖</td><td>➖</td><td>➖</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td>Hardware wallet compatible</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td><td>➖</td><td>➖</td><td>➖</td></tr><tr><td><p>Interact with XDC Blocksscan</p><p>(for advanced users!)</p></td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Smartphone/mobile wallets

Smartphone/Mobile wallets allow you to access your crypto almost anywhere. Wallets are available on both Android and iOS devices.

### Which mobile wallet should I choose?

This comparison table gives an overview of the most popular mobile wallets used with XSwap Protocol.

<table><thead><tr><th width="206">Items</th><th width="162">XSwap Wallet (coming)</th><th width="114">D'cent </th><th>Metamask</th><th>Guarda</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>XDC Network Support</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="26a0">⚠️</span></td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="26a0">⚠️</span></td></tr><tr><td>Built-in DApp browser</td><td>✅</td><td>➖</td><td>➖</td><td>➖</td></tr><tr><td>Hardware wallet compatible</td><td>➖ </td><td>✅</td><td>➖</td><td>➖</td></tr><tr><td><p>Interact with XDC Blocksscan</p><p>(for advanced users!)</p></td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td></tr></tbody></table>

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