# Preparing Wallet

Since FILLIQUID is a DeFi protocol operating on the Filecoin network, it functions on wallets that support the FVM (Filecoin Virtual Machine). You can use the self-custody wallets listed below.

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**Download your preferred wallet and generate a Filecoin address that starts with f4 or 0x.**

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## Sending Filecoin from an Exchange to a Wallet

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**Step 1: Copy Your Wallet Address**

* Open the wallet you downloaded.
* Make Filecoin wallet address.
* Copy your **0x/f410** wallet address.

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**Step 2: Transfer FIL from the Exchange (CEX)**

* Go to your exchange account.
* Initiate a transfer to the **0x/f410** wallet address you just copied.

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**Important Note:**

* If your exchange **does not support direct transfers** to **0x/f410** addresses, you may see an error message like:\
  \&#xNAN;*“This is not a valid Filecoin address.”*
* If this happens, follow the exchange-specific instructions to move your FIL to a compatible address first, and then transfer it to your **0x/f410** wallet.

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**Step 3: Start Using Your FIL**

* Once the transfer is complete, your **FIL** will be in your **0x/f410** wallet.
* You can now **connect your wallet** to interact with **FILLIQUID.**


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