# Account Setup

Byreal Perp uses Privy to manage your wallet. You don't need to install a browser extension or manage seed phrases — Privy creates a secure, non-custodial wallet for you behind the scenes.

## Option 1: Sign Up with Social Account (No Wallet Needed)

If you don't have a crypto wallet, you can create a Byreal account using:

* Google — Sign in with your Google account
* Email — Enter your email and verify with a one-time code
* Bybit Account — Link your existing Bybit account directly

Privy will automatically create a Solana wallet for you. This wallet is fully yours — Byreal cannot access your private keys.

**How It Works**

* Click Sign Up or Connect on Byreal
* Choose Google, Email, or Bybit
* Complete the verification (Google OAuth / email code / Bybit auth)
* Your Privy wallet is created! You're now ready to deposit and trade perpetuals on Byreal

## Option 2: Connect an Existing Solana Wallet

If you already have a Solana wallet (Phantom, Solflare, Backpack, etc.), you can connect it to create your Privy account:

* Click Connect Wallet on Byreal
* Select your wallet provider
* Approve the connection in your wallet
* Privy links your existing wallet to your Byreal account

Your existing wallet becomes the primary wallet for deposits and withdrawals.

## What Privy Handles

| **Feature**         | **Description**                                                                                             |
| ------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Wallet creation     | Automatic Solana wallet for social login users                                                              |
| Transaction signing | No manual wallet popups — Privy signs perp transactions seamlessly                                          |
| Key security        | Non-custodial: keys are split across Privy's secure infrastructure and your device. Byreal never has access |
| Session management  | Stay logged in across browser sessions                                                                      |

For more details on Privy's security architecture, see [Privy Security Documentation](https://docs.privy.io/guide/security).

## Which Option Should I Choose?

| **Scenario**                            | **Recommended Option**                                    |
| --------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| New to crypto, no wallet                | Social login (Google / Email / Bybit) — easiest setup     |
| Already have a Solana wallet with funds | Connect wallet — use your existing funds directly         |
| Want to deposit from Bybit              | Bybit Account — seamless connection to withdraw and trade |