> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.spend.market/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.spend.market/getting-started/creating-an-account.md).

# Creating an Account

Spend Market uses Privy for sign-in. Three ways in, same result: a non-custodial wallet that's yours.

**Email.** Enter your email, get a one-time code. Privy provisions an embedded wallet tied to your login. You never touch a seed phrase.

**Social.** Sign in with Google, Apple, or another supported provider. Same embedded wallet, same experience.

**External wallet.** Already hold crypto? Connect MetaMask, Rabby, Coinbase Wallet, WalletConnect, or a hardware wallet and trade from the wallet you already have.

> **Which should I pick?** New to crypto? email or social, and the embedded wallet handles everything. Already holding? connect your own wallet.

Next: Fund your account, optionally connect a bank, and start trading. See [Custody](/custody-and-eligibility/custody.md) for how your funds are held.


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