> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developers.gopher-ai.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Wallet

If you have not created a wallet for your miner or validator, create one now. If you have an existing wallet, you can skip this step and move on to the next section.

## Creating Your Wallet

Follow these steps to create your wallet:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a Cold Wallet">
    First, create a cold wallet for your `miner` or `validator`:

    <CodeBlock language="bash">
      {`btcli wallet new_coldkey --wallet.name miner`}
    </CodeBlock>

    <Note>
      Replace `miner` with `validator` if you're setting up a validator wallet.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a Hot Wallet">
    Next, create a hot wallet for your cold wallet:

    <CodeBlock language="bash">
      {`btcli wallet new_hotkey --wallet.name miner --wallet.hotkey default`}
    </CodeBlock>

    <Note>
      Make sure to use the same wallet name (miner/validator) that you used in Step 1.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Your Wallets">
    Finally, verify that both wallets were created successfully:

    <CodeBlock language="bash">
      btcli wallet list
    </CodeBlock>

    You should see your `miner` or `validator` wallet listed, along with its associated hotkey (`default`).

    <Tip>
      Keep your wallet passwords safe! You'll need them for future operations.
    </Tip>
  </Step>
</Steps>