# 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**&#x20;

    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**&#x20;

    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."&#x20;
    * Set a strong password and click "Create."&#x20;
    * 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`&#x20;

        `New RPC URL: https://arb1.arbitrum.io/rpc`&#x20;

        `Chain ID: 42161`&#x20;

        `Currency Symbol: ETH`&#x20;

        `Block Explorer URL: https://arbiscan.io`&#x20;
    * Click "Save" to add the Arbitrum network.
4.  **Connect MetaMask to HotbitDEX**&#x20;

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

    * Visit the [HotbitDEX website](https://www.hotbit.io).&#x20;
    * Click on "Connect Wallet" and select MetaMask.&#x20;
    * Approve the connection request in MetaMask.&#x20;

    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).
