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

# Authentication

This article will guide you on:

* [How to Setup Password?](#id-ug-authentication-howtosetuppassword)
* [How to Lock wallet?](#id-ug-authentication-howtolockwallet)
* [How to Unlock wallet?](#id-ug-authentication-howtounlockwallet)

## How to Setup Password? <a href="#id-ug-authentication-howtosetuppassword" id="id-ug-authentication-howtosetuppassword"></a>

To ensure the security and privacy of your account. When installing the Ramper wallet and launching it for the first time you need to set up a password.

**Step 1: Install** Ramper wallet and **launch** it for the first time

**Step 2:** On the "Get Started" screen, choose a theme to begin using the app.

<figure><img src="/files/9s2BZgFqtipgrE1kHJYJ" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Click **Continue** → You will be redirected to the setup password process

**Step 3:** Enter your desired password in the "Password" and "Confirm Password" fields.\
**Step 4**: Tick the checkbox to confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by Ramper's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.\
**Step 5:** Click **Create Password** to generate your password and proceed to the chosen process.

<figure><img src="/files/yKoIPy0DeDyzKbs8gH61" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Set up password</p></figcaption></figure>

## How to Lock wallet? <a href="#id-ug-authentication-howtolockwallet" id="id-ug-authentication-howtolockwallet"></a>

For added security, you can lock the wallet when it's not in use or if it remains inactive for a while, it will be automatically locked.\
**Step 1:** Access the Ramper wallet successfully.\
**Step 2:** On the home screen, click the lock icon. Alternatively, the wallet will lock automatically after 15 minutes of inactivity.

<figure><img src="/files/V6fHD0JcfmmqZ3xD1NYC" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Lock wallet</p></figcaption></figure>

→ Once the wallet is locked, you'll be redirected to the **Unlock Wallet** screen.

## How to Unlock wallet? <a href="#id-ug-authentication-howtounlockwallet" id="id-ug-authentication-howtounlockwallet"></a>

When the Ramper wallet is locked, you'll need to unlock it to gain access.\
Pre-condition: The wallet is locked.\
**Step 1:** Successfully create a wallet and open it.\
**Step 2:** Enter your password.

<figure><img src="/files/MpOpQiT5PGBBAsbbgGbv" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Step 3:** Click **Unlock Wallet** to access your wallet.