# How to set up Ninji Wallet

### How to Setup Passcode? <a href="#how-to-setup-passcode" id="how-to-setup-passcode"></a>

Protecting your account's security and privacy is our top priority. For this reason, it is important to set up a passcode when you install the Ninji App for the first time. Your Passcode will be required to access the app and protect your personal information.

{% hint style="info" %}
**What is a Passcode in Ninji App?**

A Passcode is a 4-digit string that helps to secure your account and protect your personal information.
{% endhint %}

To set up Passcode for Ninji App, please follow these steps:

**Step 1:** Install Ninji App and open it for the first time

**Step 2:** At Get Started screen, then choose one of the following:

* Create wallet: Create a new wallet on the Ninji Extension Wallet.
* Restore wallet: Restore an existing wallet using your recovery phrase.

**Step 3**: Tick ​​the Checkbox to confirm that you have read, understood and agree to abide by Ninji Wallet's **Terms of Service** and **Privacy Policy,** then click **Continue**

**Step 4**. Complete the wallet recovery or creation process that you selected at step 2.&#x20;

{% content-ref url="how-to-add-a-new-hot-wallet" %}
[how-to-add-a-new-hot-wallet](https://docs.ninji.xyz/user-guide/basic/mobile-app/how-to-add-a-new-hot-wallet)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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**Step 5:** After finishing step 4, click **Set Up Passcode**&#x20;

**Step 6**: Enter your Passcode and confirm the Passcode. You can enable **Biometric authentication** to unlock the app when accessing it

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After you click **Done**, the screen will display the interface of adding a new wallet that you chose at **Step 2**

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### How to Lock Wallet? <a href="#how-to-lock-wallet" id="how-to-lock-wallet"></a>

To secure your app, you can turn on the **App Access** option in the **Security & Privacy** settings. This will require a passcode or biometric authentication whenever you open the app

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### How to unlock wallet? <a href="#how-to-unlock-wallet" id="how-to-unlock-wallet"></a>

When the Ninji App is locked, you need to unlock the wallet to access it.

**Step 1**: Access the Ninji App;

**Step 2**: Input the **Passcode** or **Biometric Authentication** to unlock the wallet

{% hint style="warning" %}
You only have 10 attempts to enter the password. If you fail all 10, your Ninji Extension Wallet will be reset. This means all your wallets will be removed, and you will need to reimport them using the seed phrase.
{% endhint %}

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