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# Create Account

The first step in your DeFi Builder journey will be creating an account, which is possible by connecting your Google or GitHub accounts, with more options coming soon. 

<figure><img src="/files/g90s7782JCQO8bksrtD4" alt=""><figcaption><p>Sign In to DeFi Builder</p></figcaption></figure>

After doing that you can see your profile logo in the navigation menu where you can sign out or connect a web3 wallet. Some operations require a wallet pre-installed, such as contract deployments and mainnet project creations. In this case, the user is asked to install a wallet such as Metamask, Coinbase, Rabby, or any wallet compatible with the EVM ecosystem. Alternatively, you can connect a hardware wallet such as Trezor or Ledger for better security. The management of the wallet and its private keys is the user's sole responsibility.

<figure><img src="/files/MNeFZhRqolyYL6x30k9a" alt=""><figcaption><p>User Dropdown Before Wallet Connection</p></figcaption></figure>

After a successful connection, the dropdown is updated with details containing the wallet address, ENS, balance, and the currently connected chain. Likewise, several actions can be performed on the wallet, such as copying the address, generating a QR code with the address, switching networks, and disconnecting the wallet.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/7uoYoJ9BKXe9Rab47Y1j" alt=""><figcaption><p>User Dropdown after Wallet Connection</p></figcaption></figure>