# Funding a New Wallet

Once the wallet has been created, you will have to fund the wallet\
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The XRPL requires 10 xrp to activate the wallet. Once you are done using the wallet you can get the 10 XRP back once you go through the deletion process.\
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Type in /wallets\
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From this screen, copy your wallet address by clicking on it \
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Send 10 or more xrp to the wallet \
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Once you've sent the xrp, type in /wallets to confirm the wallet has been activated. You'll know if the wallets been activated by the green circle next to the wallet's name.\
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