# Create a Wallet
To get started on Oboswap, the first thing you'll need is to set up a wallet that supports Binance Smart Chain, Ethereum and Polygon. 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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**When you're setting up a wallet, be sure to:**
* ✅ **Download and install only the latest version from an official source.**
* ✅ **Follow the setup guide carefully.**
* ✅ **Safely back up your recovery phrases.**
* ❌ **NEVER share your recovery phrases with anyone, under any circumstances.**
* ❌ **NEVER input your recovery phrase to a website or app, other than your wallet app.**
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## **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.
MetaMask is a very popular browser-based wallet plugin that supports Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain and Polygon.
**Pros:**
* Open source for auditability
* A strong history of security and reliability
* A large amount of how-to guides and resources online
* Many tools and custom settings
* Offers ETH purchases with Transact
* Supports a very large number of languages
* Is also available a browser plugin for desktop devices
**Cons:**
* Longer setup time than other options
* Additional steps needed to use with Binance Smart Chain, Ethereum and Polygon.
* Extra information and settings may confuse beginners.
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\*\*NEVER, in any situation, should you ever give someone your private key or recovery phrase ("seed phrase"). This will give someone complete access to your crypto!
The genuine Oboswap site and staff will never ask you to input your seed phrase.\*\*
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