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

# Sign in to Tapioca and set up your smart account

> Connect to Tapioca with your email address — no browser extension, MetaMask, or seed phrase needed. Your smart account is created automatically on Base.

Tapioca removes the usual friction of DeFi onboarding. Instead of installing a wallet extension or safeguarding a seed phrase, you sign in with your email address. Behind the scenes, [Privy](https://privy.io) creates an embedded smart account for you on Base — ready to earn yield the moment you log in. If you already have an external wallet like MetaMask or Coinbase Wallet, you can connect that instead.

<Note>
  Tapioca runs exclusively on the **Base** network (Coinbase's L2). Make sure any funds you plan to deposit are already on Base before you begin.
</Note>

## Sign in with email

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to tapioca.money">
    Open [tapioca.money](https://tapioca.money) in any modern browser. No extension installation is needed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Sign In">
    Select the **Sign In** button in the top-right corner of the page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your email address">
    Type your email address into the field and press **Continue**. Tapioca sends you a one-time passcode (OTP) or magic link — check your inbox.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your email">
    Open the email from Tapioca and either:

    * Enter the **6-digit OTP** on the sign-in screen, or
    * Click the **magic link** to be taken back to the app automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Your smart account is ready">
    Tapioca automatically provisions an ERC-4337 smart account for you via Privy. Your account address appears in the **top-right corner** of the app once you are connected.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Connect an external wallet (optional)

If you prefer to use an existing wallet, Tapioca supports that too.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Sign In">
    Select **Sign In** from the top-right corner.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your wallet">
    Select **Connect Wallet** from the sign-in options and choose your wallet provider (e.g., MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, WalletConnect).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve the connection">
    Confirm the connection request in your wallet extension or mobile app. Your wallet address will appear in the top-right corner once connected.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Even when connecting an external wallet, Tapioca uses session keys and a smart account layer to keep your experience gasless and smooth. You won't need to approve every individual transaction.
</Tip>