# Installing a Wallet

Alpha Shares currently operates on the Avalanche Network (AVAX), to interact with the site you need a cryptocurrency wallet such as MetaMask. Cryptocurrencies stored on central exchanges such as Coinbase or Binance will not work since those are not cryptocurrency wallets. 

We recommend using MetaMask.

### Installing MetaMask on your device 

Please choose the appropriate link for your device. 

* Apple - [Click here to download MetaMask for iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/metamask-blockchain-wallet/id1438144202)
* Android - [Click here to download MetaMask for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.metamask\&hl=en\&gl=US)
* Desktop - [Click here to download MetaMask for Desktop (Chrome)](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/metamask/nkbihfbeogaeaoehlefnkodbefgpgknn?hl=en)

Once the application/extension has been installed, follow the instructions within the wallet to create a new cryptocurrency wallet.