> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://matchnovaofficial.gitbook.io/whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://matchnovaofficial.gitbook.io/whitepaper/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

1\. Download MatchNova app from App Store or GooglePlay\
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Google Play: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.match.nova.free.game.android> App Store: <https://apps.apple.com/app/id1669976806>

2\. Sign-up for an account with email

3\. Create a new wallet or import an existing one

Note: Users can create a new wallet by clicking the create button in the wallet page. The app will generate a 12-word secret phrase. **It is highly recommended to write this 12 words down physically and store it safely**. This 12-word phrase is the only way to recover your assets in the wallet if you uninstall the app or forget the password.

4\. Transfer BNB into your spending account (in-app wallet)

**Note: It is recommended to leave some BNB in your** [**decentralized wallet**](/whitepaper/decentralized-wallet.md) **as gas fees.**

5\. Purchase a NFT and start playing

\*Users can skip steps 3-5 and start free play immediately when step 2 is done.

\*Users can skip steps 3-5 if they are gifted a NFT. But the completion of step 3 is mandatory before the user is able to cash out any Token or NFT.