# Source: https://docs.carv.io/carv-ecosystem/verifier-nodes/join-mainnet-verifier-nodes/prerequisites.md

# Prerequisites

In this tutorial, we will guide you through creating a new test wallet. We'll use MetaMask as an example, but feel free to use any wallet of your choice.

## Create a wallet

#### **Step 1 - Install the wallet plugin of your choice.**

MetaMask: <https://metamask.io/download/>

OKX: <https://www.okx.com/help/use-the-okx-wallet-web-extension-to-easily-play-stader>

WalletConnect: <https://walletconnect.com/>

#### **Step 2 - Create a test wallet**

Follow the instruction to create a wallet

For guidance on setting up a MetaMask wallet, visit the [MetaMask Getting Started Guide](https://support.metamask.io/getting-started/getting-started-with-metamask/). Once you complete the setup, you should be able to view the details of your wallet in MetaMask.

<figure><img src="https://758822945-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F6A1MZN6YkMg4U1B64H4g%2Fuploads%2FSHfiCZ5amcN5SIkThpIz%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=1cf57616-3960-461d-b31d-6db5fba232a1" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create a new MetaMask wallet</p></figcaption></figure>

## Own a Verifier License NFT

Please refer to [how-to-purchase-nodes](https://docs.carv.io/carv-ecosystem/verifier-nodes/how-to-purchase-nodes "mention").