Wallet Setup Guide

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You have arrived at the wallet setup guide! This document will help you set up and start using our platform in no time. Here's what you'll discover:
Step-by-step instructions to configure your account.
How to connect to the Lightning Network.
Tips for testing your integration.
By the end of this guide, you'll be ready to send and receive payments seamlessly.
Description of Terms
Environment: An environment is an organization tool to provide segregation of testing vs. production workflows. API Keys are locked down by environment. 
Wallet: A wallet is where your funds and credit balances are managed in a UI format. There are two wallet types. Development and Mainnet. 
If you went through Voltage sales, you may already have an environment set up for you. If so, you may proceed directly to the Developer Guide.  If you are going through the self serve flow, the following guide will walk you through initial setup to generate your first wallet for development and testing. 
Your First Wallet
Once you are logged in to your account, you will be able to choose a New Environment. Click the New Environment button.
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Next, give a name to your environment.
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After the environment is created, click the Go to Environment button.
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Manage Environment will give you options including deleting an environment. When ready, click Add New Wallet.
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Give your wallet a custom name or choose a random one. Click Continue.
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Choose your wallet type. Click Create.
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Welcome to your Wallet!
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Now you can test a payment, generate your API keys, and start building. Next, see our Developer guide on how to get started with app and service integration. 
Developer Guide
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How It Works
Developer Guide