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# How to Install a wallet

Melaxy operates on the Ethereum network, to interact with the Melaxy you will need a cryptocurrency wallet. If your cryptocurrency is stored on an exchange (such as Binance), it does not count as a cryptocurrency wallet, and will not work.

We recommend using MetaMask:

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### Install MetaMask on your device[​](https://docs.looksrare.org/guides/getting-started/installing-a-wallet#install-metamask-on-your-device) <a href="#install-metamask-on-your-device" id="install-metamask-on-your-device"></a>

Choose the link suitable below for your device:

Apple : [Click here to download MetaMask for iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/metamask-blockchain-wallet/id1438144202)

Android : [Click here to download MetaMask for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.metamask\&hl=en\&gl=US)

Desktop :  [Click here to download MetaMask for Desktop (Chrome)](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/metamask/nkbihfbeogaeaoehlefnkodbefgpgknn?hl=en)