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# Getting Started

Step by Step guide on getting starting using Instadapp GUI

## Creating an Account

**1)** When you first access the Instadapp GUI you will be asked to connect with your Metamask wallet. 

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Once connected the Instadapp interface will load all DeFi Smart Accounts (DSA) associated with the connected Ethereum address. if the connected address does not have a DSA, the interface will open a panel to create an account.

**2)** Click **Create Account**

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**3)** Confirm the account creation transaction on Metamask

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**4)** Please wait for the transaction to confirm. Once it confirms your account will be loaded.

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**5)** After the transaction confirms, the Instadapp GUI will load the newly created account.

#### 🎉 **Congratulations you have made a DeFi Smart Account** 🎉 

##

**See More**\
🔹 [DeFi Smart Accounts](/instadapp-docs/defi-smart-account-dsa.md) - Learn more about DeFi Smart Accounts\
🔹 [Integrated Protocols](/instadapp-docs/instadapp-gui/integrated-protocols.md) - Learn about DSA integrated DeFi protocols\
🔹 [Strategies](/instadapp-docs/instadapp-gui/strategies.md) - Leverage your positions or use collateral to save a position