# How to create Wallet

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Now you have accomplished the installed of Daedalus, lets look at how to delegate your ADA in Daedalus.
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Double click the **Daedalus Mainnet** icon and the wallet will launch.  If it requires syncing let that complete before continuing.

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Click on **Create** 

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Specify a **Wallet name** – minimum of 3 letters and a maximum of 40

The spending **password** is required, when sending funds and delegating – at least 10 characters long and special characters can be used.

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The next step is VERY IMPORTANT and the message below should be digested.

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In the event of hardware failure or the computer that is storing the Daedalus wallet is destroyed. You will require the recovery phrase to reinstate your wallet. 

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Do not take a screen print and keep it on the same computer that is hosting the wallet. Even if you delegate your ADA to a pool, the operator does not hold your ADA and is unable to assist you in retrieving your funds. I cannot reiterate how IMPORTANT the recovery phrase is.
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You will be prompted to confirm the 24 word recovery phrase, once you have clicked **Yes, I have written down my wallet recovery phrase.**

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Verify your recovery phrase.

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You will need to tick both boxes and **Confirm**.   The Wallet will start syncing with the blockchain.

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