# Creating a Wallet

There are three ways to create a [self-custody wallet](/glossary/definitions/self-custody-wallets.md) in All For One™:

* [Create via Seed Phrase](/getting-started/creating-a-wallet/create-via-seed-phrase.md)
* [Create via Single Sign-On (SSO)](/getting-started/creating-a-wallet/create-via-sso.md)
* [Create via Shamir's Secret Sharing (SSS)](/getting-started/creating-a-wallet/create-via-sss.md)

## Pick Your Poison

Each method has its own set of pros and cons. Be sure to pick the method that's right for you.

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{% tab title="Seed Phrase" %}
You can generate a wallet with a [seed phrase](/glossary/definitions/self-custody-wallets/seed-phrases.md) backup, the current de-facto standard.

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Pros:

* Very secure when managed properly
* Most common method to create and manage self-custody wallets
* Familiar and well understood by crypto veterans
* Relatively easy to get started<br>

Cons:

* Confusing for those newer to crypto
* Seed phrase mismanagement can lead to a total loss
* Without a backup, wallet is non-recoverable in the event your device is lost, damaged, or stolen
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Single Sign-On (SSO)" %}
You can create a wallet using Web3Auth, which supports these Single-Sign On (SSO) logins:

* Apple
* Discord
* Reddit
* Google
* Facebook

Pros:

* Easiest and fastest way for new users to get started
* Follows a more traditional user sign-in flow
* Well-audited process by trusted third-parties
* Even without a backup, wallet is fully recoverable in the event your device is lost, damaged, or stolen<br>

Cons:

* Most centralized of all the options
* Encrypted key fragments are stored online, not locally on your device
* Security is only as good as the security of your social logins
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Shamir's Secret Sharing (SSS)" %}
You can generate a wallet with a backup of multiple shares using the [Shamir's Secret Sharing](/glossary/definitions/self-custody-wallets/shamirs-secret-sharing.md) (SSS) algorithm which, when partially recombined, can be used to recover your wallet.

\
Pros:

* Extremely secure when managed properly
* Appealing to advanced crypto enthusiasts and security experts
* Reduces the risk of physical backups being used to compromise your wallet
* A safer way to electronically backup your wallet<br>

Cons:

* Most complex and least accessible of all the options
* Requires a significant amount of manual set-up to properly backup a wallet
* Security is only as good as to how well you backup your shares

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