# Install Keplr

**Keplr** is the leading wallet of the Cosmos ecosystem, and it fully supports the XRPL EVM. Because the XRPL EVM is built on the Cosmos SDK, Keplr lets you manage your assets on the Cosmos side of the network and move tokens over IBC to more than 90 connected chains. This guide covers installing the extension and creating your account.

## Install Keplr

To begin, download and install the Keplr extension for your browser:

1. Visit the [Keplr Chrome Web Store page](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/keplr/dmkamcknogkgcdfhhbddcghachkejeap?hl=en).
2. Click **"Add to Chrome"** and confirm the installation.


![Download Keplr](/assets/install-keplr-extension.9a4686f8f4d95cfb0f830de728e58cd2db4880cae20d3f170c81b64322a09822.8fee8d7d.png)

Once installed, a Keplr icon will appear in your browser's toolbar.

## Create a New Keplr Wallet

Follow these steps to create a new Keplr wallet:

1. Click the Keplr icon in your browser.


![Select Keplr](/assets/select-keplr-extension.7e7c03e402c1e6941fb00f4cc34d91c09b38477540ce04d1c7e9552daf0dcc4b.8fee8d7d.png)

1. Select **"Create new account."**


![Create Keplr account](/assets/create-keplr-wallet.4619af2e1bd1e12eee711349001c399e7188ee95ab860fed3f1120cc80730e10.8fee8d7d.png)

1. Choose account back up method.


![Create Keplr account](/assets/choose-secure-method.397f3efc1014e09a743ad3c60b250b7e7ca61ce0aa1ae5f724114a4ce6949f07.8fee8d7d.png)

1. Write down the mnemonic phrase and store it securely.


![Show recovery phrase](/assets/show-recovery-phrase.b9c1489b3c93403acffee3952b0ec866059c4b939fa8b4a87d76a3e0b98087d8.8fee8d7d.png)

1. Verify recovery phrase, choose a wallet name and create a secure password.


![Verify, name and create password](/assets/verify-create-password.90f9d08ea301c60d76ddbedb634fd6c5b22b6d74cf5e31f71d7c7a365b73225f.8fee8d7d.png)

1. Select chains: Add XRPL EVM Testnet!


![Add XRPL EVM](/assets/addxrplevm.7ce7d80692829558097f1d88445bf4d61d21b3f0c8dc79121c79c2ea772ce215.8fee8d7d.png)

Your Keplr wallet is now ready to use with XRPL EVM.

## Fund Your XRPL EVM Account with Testnet XRP

To interact with the XRPL EVM Sidechain and perform cross-chain transactions, you'll need testnet XRP in your account.

### Understanding XRPL EVM Address Formats

Each XRPL EVM account has two representations:

- **EVM Address (0x...)**: Used for Ethereum-compatible interactions.
- **Cosmos Address (ethm...)**: Used within the Cosmos ecosystem.


Both addresses correspond to the same account and share the same balance.

To convert between these addresses:

- Use the [Address Translation Tool](/pages/developers/interacting-with-cosmos/advanced-guides/address-translation).
- Alternatively, visit the [Exploreme explorer](https://testnet.xrpl.exploreme.pro/account/0x1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef12345678) (replace the address with your own).


![Exploreme explorer](/assets/exploreme-explorer.81ea415eac932c8cd1159bd0bee97f615db613ab302d26d1f2f26310e3e26b9f.8fee8d7d.png)

### Obtaining Testnet XRP

#### Option 1: XRPL EVM Faucet

1. Navigate to the [XRPL EVM Faucet](https://faucet.xrplevm.org).
2. Enter your **EVM Address (0x...)**.
3. Click **"Request 90 XRP"**.
4. Wait for the transaction to complete; this typically takes about 2 minutes.


![XRPL EVM Faucet](/assets/faucet.bf7b37b43b1b52e959ee436d8ef3c25da45f7775560bfedf54a0c93e594e25ce.8fee8d7d.png)

*Note: You may need to complete certain prerequisites, such as joining the Peersyst Discord server, before requesting tokens.*

#### Option 2: Discord Faucet

1. Join the [XRPL EVM Discord Server](https://discord.com/invite/xrplevm).
2. Navigate to the **#faucet** channel.
3. Use the command: `!faucet your_address`
  - Replace `your_address` with either your **EVM Address (0x...)** or **Cosmos Address (ethm...)**.


Example: `!faucet ethm10e82dmed8mudr8ey09c0lhx6uh682ugyh44czc`

![Discord Faucet Command](/assets/discord-faucet.7f55ef29f613f142d48bec9ea2b4838539ac858d2ee543d8ec5a0616ced9e4e3.8fee8d7d.png)

*Note: The Discord faucet supports both address formats and is maintained by the Enigma validator.*

## What's Next?

With your XRPL EVM account funded, you're now ready to explore cross-chain transactions. The XRPL EVM's integration with the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol enables seamless interoperability with other Cosmos-based networks.

In the next guide, we'll walk you through sending XRP from the XRPL EVM Sidechain to the following testnets:

- **Elys Network Testnet**
- **Cosmos Hub Testnet**
- **Osmosis Testnet**


This process will demonstrate how to leverage IBC for cross-chain transactions, expanding your ability to interact with decentralized applications across the Cosmos ecosystem.

### Continue to the Next Guide:

- **[Sending XRP Through IBC](/pages/users/sending-through-ibc)**: Learn how to transfer XRP from the XRPL EVM Sidechain to other Cosmos-based testnets using Keplr.


### Additional Resources:

- **Keplr Security Tips**:
  - Always back up your mnemonic phrase in a secure location.
  - Be cautious when interacting with unknown websites or dApps.
  - Regularly check your connected sites in Keplr and revoke access when not in use.