# Create an account

Firstly, open [CLV Apps portal](https://apps.clover.finance/#/explorer) and select the "CLV" node in the network list in the left side navigation bar.

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## Generate an account using CLV Apps

#### Click the "Accounts" menu item in the top navigation bar.

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#### New Account

There're several buttons to add an account: "Add account", "Restore JSON", "Add via Qr", etc.

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Click "Add account" to create a new account.

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After setting the account information click the **"Next"** button.

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Click the **"Save"** button, the account will be created and the backup file will be promoted to download. Save the backup file to a safe location and keep it secret.

#### Restore account from backup

You can restore an account by restoring it from the json backup file.

Click **"Restore JSON"** button

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Select your backup json file and fill the password of the json file then click the "**Restore**" Button. The account will be restored to the account list.