> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://farmdoc.acala.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://farmdoc.acala.network/how-to-guides/setup-wallet.md).

# Setup Wallet

### Unified Account

With the Unified Account system, users can use an Ethereum account to interact with contracts in EVM, Polkadot/Acala Substrate runtime, and a hybrid of these. Euphrates will support Ethereum LST and pools and beyond, so with Unified Account, you set it up once, and can use it for cross-stack cross-chain interactions. Read more [here](#unified-account).

### Pre-requisites

1. Ethereum wallet e.g. MetaMask with an account not bound to any Polkadot/Substrate account. ([Create a MetaMask Wallet](https://support.metamask.io/hc/en-us/articles/360015489531-Getting-started-with-MetaMask), [create an additional account in the Wallet](https://support.metamask.io/hc/en-us/articles/360015289452-How-to-create-an-additional-account-in-your-wallet))
2. Substrate Wallets e.g. Polkadot{js}, Talisman, Subwallet with an account not bound to any Ethereum account. ([Create a Substrate Wallet](https://wiki.acala.network/get-started/acala-network/acala-account/account-generation))
3. ACA in your Substrate Wallet to pay for transaction fees ([Fund Your Substrate Wallet](https://wiki.acala.network/integrate/integration/token-transfer))

### Set up a Unified Account

To enable Unified Account and use Acala EVM+, you will

1. Login with a supported Ethereum wallet e.g. MetaMask, Wallet Connect
2. Login (once) with a Polkadot/Substrate wallet e.g. Polkadot{js}, Talisman, Subwallet
3. Sign a transaction to bind the two accounts

### Step-by-Step Guide

To setup

1. Go on the Euphrates App and click “Connect Wallet”

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2. Click MetaMask or your Ethereum wallet of choice via Wallet Connect

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3. Select the account you wish to connect and click “Next”

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4. Confirm the selection by clicking “Connect”

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5. If this is your first time interacting with the Acala Network you will be asked to add the network to your Metamask and switch to it. Click “Approve” then “Switch Network”.&#x20;

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If you are having trouble connecting your MetMask, you can either add it via [Acala on ChainList](https://chainlist.org/chain/787), or manually add the Acala network by opening your MetaMask wallet and going to Settings-> Networks -> Add Networks and entering the following information:\
\
**Network Name:** Acala

**New RPC URL**`https://eth-rpc-acala.aca-api.network/`

**Chain ID:** 787

**Currency Symbol:** ACA

**Block Explorer URL**`https://blockscout.acala.network/`&#x20;

6. Select your Substrate Wallet

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7. Select the account you wish to connect and click “Connect”

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8. Ensure you have the correct accounts and click “Bind”. **Binding is permanent and cannot be undone once completed.**

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9. Sign the transaction on your Ethereum Wallet, then Approve the binding on your Substrate Wallet

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10. Congratulations, you have successfully unified your wallets 🎉

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