# Add a wallet

This part is essential to start trading. Without a configured wallet, you can use Aura, but not initiate transactions. This wallet will be the one used for every NFT trade made with the bot. We discussed the storage of trading wallets in more detail [here](https://aura-3.gitbook.io/aura/ressources/wallet-storage).

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### Import a wallet

To import an existing wallet, click on the Import Wallet <img src="https://1616862119-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJVrXrwbzdXe3320u9fD1%2Fuploads%2FgGiJZuYPy32Y02RhGeXm%2FScreenshot%202024-01-06%20at%2013.47.08.png?alt=media&#x26;token=1d04f5c8-336b-4386-b2f4-14e6fe7775ef" alt="" data-size="line"> button. All you have to do is enter the wallet's private key, and it will be imported and ready to use. Once done, the bot will display the wallet's public key on your dashboard, as well as its Ether balance.

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### Generate a wallet

If you don't want to use one of your wallets, you can generate a fresh wallet directly from the dashboard. To do so, use Generate Wallet <img src="https://1616862119-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJVrXrwbzdXe3320u9fD1%2Fuploads%2FnleBnWJlB8DNJ5fNzHsA%2FScreenshot%202024-01-06%20at%2014.29.03.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c56a68d1-9527-4ec4-bef0-cfdfa84cf826" alt="" data-size="line">. This will generate a brand new wallet, that you will need to fund to be able to trade. If you'd like to export its private key, follow this [guide](https://aura-3.gitbook.io/aura/nft/general-settings/export-your-wallet).
