# Connect Wallet {% embed url="" %} As a first step to participate in the protocol, you have to connect to your wallet to be able to edit your profile and apply for projects. Connecting a crypto wallet is an essential step for securely managing and accessing your account. Whether you're new to cryptocurrencies or an experienced user, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of connecting your crypto wallet. 1. Download any web3 wallet or use an existing supported social account 2. Click the "Connect Wallet" button on the top right of the page and select your wallet 3. Accept the connection 4. When successfully connected, the wallet address should be shown in the original button on the top right of the page --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.openmesh.network/open-source-initiatives/openr-and-d/getting-started/creating-tasks/create-a-task/connect-wallet.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.