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# Getting Started

Welcome to Nullmask. This guide walks you through setting up your wallet and using the protocol.

## Requirements

* A wallet that supports custom networks (MetaMask, Rabby, etc.)
* An EIP-1559 compatible wallet for transaction signing

## Onboarding Steps

### 1. Connect Wallet

Open the Nullmask app and click "Connect Wallet". Select your preferred wallet (MetaMask, Rabby, etc.).

### 2. Generate Keys

The app will prompt you to sign a message: *"Authorize view-only access to Nullmask shielded account."*

This signature is used to derive your Nullmask keys. You will never need to back up these keys — they can be regenerated by signing the same message again.

### 3. Switch Network

The app prompts your wallet to add the Nullmask virtual network. This configures your wallet to use the Nullmask RPC proxy.

### 4. Request Faucet (Testnet Only)

On testnet, the faucet provides initial funds (ETH + ERC-20 tokens) for testing.

### 5. Register Key

You'll be prompted to submit a transaction that registers your receiving key on-chain. This is a standard contract interaction — confirm it in your wallet.

After registration, you can receive shielded transfers from other Nullmask users.

## Dashboard

Once onboarded, the dashboard shows:

* **Shielded balance** — Your private balance across all tokens
* **Transaction history** — All shielded operations
* **Quick actions** — Shield, Send, Swap, Withdraw

## Next Steps

* [Depositing](/user-guide/depositing.md) — Move funds into the privacy pool
* [Sending](/user-guide/sending.md) — Send tokens privately
* [Withdrawing](/user-guide/withdrawing.md) — Move funds out of the pool
* [Swapping](/user-guide/swapping.md) — Exchange tokens privately


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