# Set up a wallet

To start using HotbitDEX on the Arbitrum network, you first need to set up a wallet. We recommend using MetaMask, a popular and user-friendly Web3 wallet that supports the Arbitrum network. Follow these steps to get started:

1. **Install MetaMask** 

   If you don't already have MetaMask installed, you can download it from the [official MetaMask website](https://metamask.io/). MetaMask is available as a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge, as well as a mobile app for iOS and Android.
2. **Create a New Wallet** 

   Once MetaMask is installed, open the extension or app and follow the instructions to create a new wallet:

   * Click on "Get Started."
   * Choose "Create a Wallet." 
   * Set a strong password and click "Create." 
   * Securely back up your Secret Recovery Phrase and store it in a safe place. This phrase is crucial for recovering your wallet if you lose access.
3. **Add the Arbitrum Network**

   To interact with HotbitDEX on Arbitrum, you need to add the Arbitrum network to MetaMask:

   * Open MetaMask and click on the network dropdown at the top, then select "Add Network."
   * Enter the following details:

     `Network Name: Arbitrum One` 

     `New RPC URL: https://arb1.arbitrum.io/rpc` 

     `Chain ID: 42161` 

     `Currency Symbol: ETH` 

     `Block Explorer URL: https://arbiscan.io` 
   * Click "Save" to add the Arbitrum network.
4. **Connect MetaMask to HotbitDEX** 

   Now that your MetaMask wallet is configured for Arbitrum, you can connect it to HotbitDEX:

   * Visit the [HotbitDEX website](https://www.hotbit.io). 
   * Click on "Connect Wallet" and select MetaMask. 
   * Approve the connection request in MetaMask. 

   You are now ready to start trading on HotbitDEX using the Arbitrum network!

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For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting, please refer to the [MetaMask Support Center](https://metamask.zendesk.com/hc/en-us).


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