> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.viction.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.viction.xyz/viction-wallet/user-guide/authentication.md).

# Authentication

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

To ensure the security and privacy of your account, when installing the Viction Wallet and launching it for the first time, you need to set up a password.

**Step 1:** Install Viction Wallet and open it.

**Step 2:** At Get Started screen, select the action you want to perform

→ You will be redirected to the setup password process

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**Step 3:** Input **Password** and **Confirm Password** fields

**Step 4:** Tick ​​the checkbox to confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by Viction Wallet's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

**Step 5:** Click **Create Password** to create a password and redirect to the respective process you selected

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

To increase security, you can lock the wallet when not in use, or the wallet will be automatically locked after a period of inactivity.

**Step 1:** Open Viction Wallet

**Step 2:** At the home screen, click the Lock icon&#x20;

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→ After the wallet is locked, you will be redirected to the Unlock Wallet screen.

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

**Step 1:** Having created a Viction Wallet

**Step 2:** Input **Password**

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**Step 3:** Click **Unlock Wallet** to access Viction