> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bitgpt.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Wallet

> When customers transact with you, their cryptocurrency securely goes to a self-custody wallet that you own.

When customers initiate a transaction with your business, the associated cryptocurrency is automatically directed to a self-custody wallet that is fully owned and controlled by you, without intermediaries. This wallet architecture ensures that you remain the sole custodian of your digital assets at all times.

We are deeply committed to maintaining the highest standards of security and privacy. Our infrastructure is designed so that your private keys are never exposed — they remain strictly confined to your device and are never transmitted externally, not even to external trusted execution environments (TEEs) or hardware security modules (HSMs). As a result, no one has access to your wallet or its funds under any circumstances.

All cryptographic operations happen within your device, with no input from third parties.

## Onboarding

After having [created your BitGPT 402pay account](/basics/get-started/create-account) or if you create a new organization, once you reach the dashboard you'll find a Wallet button in your bottom navigation bar.

By opening it, you'll be prompted to create your non-custodial wallet, **necessary to start accepting crypto payments**.

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The onboarding will walk you through all the steps needed to create your wallet and manage, receive, send and swaps your crypto assets.

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The wallet will be the main and most important component of your BitGPT 402pay dashboard to accept payments.

## Why a seed phrase?

You can learn more about our decision to use a seed phrase compared to relatively "new" methods in our dedicated wallet infrastructure documentation.

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  Learn how we manage thousands of wallets, millions of payments and transactions through an in-house, non-custodial secure solution.
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## Open source

We're working to make our non-custodial wallet open source. [Reach out to us](mailto:hello@bitgpt.xyz) if you'd like to join the efforts or get beta access.