> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.kash.bot/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating an Account

> Sign in with X, Google, email, or a wallet — your Kash account and smart wallet are created automatically

<Note>
  Creating a Kash account takes seconds. Pick a sign-in method, and your wallet is set up for you — no seed phrase to write down. Kash is for users 18+ in supported regions.
</Note>

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## Sign-in options

Kash uses [Privy](https://privy.io) for authentication. Go to [app.kash.bot](https://app.kash.bot), click **Sign in**, and choose:

| Method              | How it works                                                           |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **X (Twitter)**     | One-click OAuth — also required if you want to use tweet-trading later |
| **Google**          | One-click OAuth with your Google account                               |
| **Email**           | Enter your email and confirm a one-time code                           |
| **External wallet** | Connect an existing wallet you already control                         |

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose a sign-in method">
    Any of the options above works — you can start with whichever is most convenient.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wallet created automatically">
    Privy creates an **embedded wallet** for you, and Kash deploys an **ERC-4337 smart account** on Base that holds your funds. This is where your USDC and positions live — under your control, not Kash's.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a recovery email">
    During onboarding you'll be prompted to set a **recovery email**. If you signed up with X and ever lose access to your X account, this email is how you recover your Kash account — set it, and use an address you'll keep.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Done">
    You're ready to browse and trade. Optionally [deposit funds](/getting-started/guides/depositing) right away, or skip it and explore first.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## How your wallet works

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Self-custody by design">
    * Your funds sit in **your own smart account** on Base — Kash never takes custody
    * Trades, payouts, and withdrawals execute from your wallet, verifiable on-chain
    * You can **export your wallet key** at any time from **Settings**, so you're never locked in
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="No seed phrase, real recovery">
    * No seed phrase to write down or lose
    * Access is tied to your sign-in method (X, Google, email, or wallet)
    * Your **recovery email** is the fallback if you lose access to your primary login
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Gasless transactions">
    * The protocol sponsors gas via ERC-4337 account abstraction
    * You never need to hold ETH or approve gas prompts
    * Everything is priced and settled in USDC
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Keep your account safe

* **Enable 2FA** on the account you sign in with (X, Google, or email)
* **Set your recovery email** during onboarding — don't skip it
* **Never share** login codes or your exported key with anyone
* If you connect an external wallet, standard wallet-security practice applies

<Tip>
  Creating an account is free, and you can browse all markets before depositing anything.
</Tip>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Depositing Funds" icon="arrow-right" href="/getting-started/guides/depositing">
    Fund your wallet to start predicting
  </Card>

  <Card title="Finding Markets" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/getting-started/guides/finding-opportunities">
    Discover markets to trade on
  </Card>
</CardGroup>