> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.leather.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.leather.io/get-started/create-new-wallet.md).

# Create a New Wallet

Create a new Leather wallet in the browser extension and back up its 24-word Secret Key.

These steps create a new wallet with a new Secret Key. To open a wallet you already have, choose "Use existing key" on the welcome screen and enter its Secret Key instead.

## Create a new wallet

1. Open the Leather extension. The welcome screen appears when no wallet exists yet.
2. Click "Create new wallet". From the popup, Leather continues in a new browser tab.
3. Leather shows a new 24-word Secret Key. Write it down and store it offline.
4. Click "I've backed it up".
5. Set a password and continue.

Leather then opens your wallet. The password unlocks Leather on this browser only. Your Secret Key is the only way to restore the wallet anywhere else.

## Related

* [Install Leather](/get-started/install-leather.md)
* [Secure Your Secret Key](/wallet-and-security/secure-secret-key.md)
* [Add or Restore Accounts](/get-started/add-or-restore-accounts.md)
* [Account Privacy](/wallet-and-security/account-privacy.md)