Choose a wallet type: mobile, desktop, hardware, or web
Download the wallet from the official source
Install or set up the wallet app
Create a new wallet
Generate and securely save the recovery seed phrase
Set a strong password or PIN
Enable two-factor authentication if available
Back up the seed phrase offline
Verify the backup by rechecking the seed phrase
Receive your Bitcoin wallet address
Test the wallet with a small Bitcoin transaction
Keep software and firmware updated
Store the seed phrase and private keys securely
Never share the seed phrase or private keys