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title: Why am I being asked to create a RockWallet account?
description: Learn why RockWallet now asks users to create an account. Enjoy full access to Buy and Swap features while keeping your crypto secure and compliant with global regulations.
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# Why am I being asked to create a RockWallet account?

## Understand why RockWallet now requires account creation and how it helps keep your crypto secure.

We’ve simplified our verification process so you can unlock the full power of your RockWallet in just one quick step.

By creating an account, you’ll gain access to all key features including Buy and Swap,  while ensuring your wallet meets the latest security and compliance standards.

This update also helps RockWallet stay fully aligned with regulatory requirements and licensing obligations, while adding an extra layer of protection to keep your digital assets safe and secure.

> *Creating an account ensures a faster, more seamless experience with compliance and security built right in.*

- [General Questions](https://help.rockwallet.com/general-questions?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [About RockWallet](https://help.rockwallet.com/general-questions?hsLang=en#about-rockwallet)
    - [Availability & Coverage](https://help.rockwallet.com/general-questions?hsLang=en#availability-coverage)
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- [RockWallet Setup](https://help.rockwallet.com/rockwallet-setup?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Getting Started with RockWallet](https://help.rockwallet.com/rockwallet-setup?hsLang=en#getting-started-with-rockwallet)
    - [Wallet Basics & Supported Assets](https://help.rockwallet.com/rockwallet-setup?hsLang=en#wallet-basics-supported-assets)
    - [Advanced Wallet Features](https://help.rockwallet.com/rockwallet-setup?hsLang=en#advanced-wallet-features)
    - [Network Fees (Gas Fees)](https://help.rockwallet.com/rockwallet-setup?hsLang=en#network-fees-gas-fees)
    - [Account Management](https://help.rockwallet.com/rockwallet-setup?hsLang=en#account-management)
- [RockWallet Security](https://help.rockwallet.com/rockwallet-security?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Account Protection](https://help.rockwallet.com/rockwallet-security?hsLang=en#account-protection)
    - [Recovery & Access](https://help.rockwallet.com/rockwallet-security?hsLang=en#recovery-access)
    - [Security Awareness & Scams](https://help.rockwallet.com/rockwallet-security?hsLang=en#security-awareness-scams)
- [Selling Digital Assets](https://help.rockwallet.com/selling-digital-assets?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Getting Started](https://help.rockwallet.com/selling-digital-assets?hsLang=en#getting-started)
    - [Selling with ACH electronic bank transfer](https://help.rockwallet.com/selling-digital-assets?hsLang=en#selling-with-ach-electronic-bank-transfer)
    - [Fees, Timing & Limits](https://help.rockwallet.com/selling-digital-assets?hsLang=en#fees-timing-limits)
    - [After You Sell (Post-Transaction Help) & Troubleshooting](https://help.rockwallet.com/selling-digital-assets?hsLang=en#after-you-sell-post-transaction-help-troubleshooting)
- [Buying Digital Assets](https://help.rockwallet.com/buying-digital-assets?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Getting Started](https://help.rockwallet.com/buying-digital-assets?hsLang=en#getting-started)
    - [Buying with debit/credit card](https://help.rockwallet.com/buying-digital-assets?hsLang=en#buying-with-debit-credit-card)
    - [Fees, Timing & Limits](https://help.rockwallet.com/buying-digital-assets?hsLang=en#fees-timing-limits)
    - [After you Buy (Post-Transaction Help)](https://help.rockwallet.com/buying-digital-assets?hsLang=en#after-you-buy-post-transaction-help)
    - [Troubleshooting General Buy Issues](https://help.rockwallet.com/buying-digital-assets?hsLang=en#troubleshooting-general-buy-issues)
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    - [Timing, Fees & Limits](https://help.rockwallet.com/swapping-digital-assets?hsLang=en#timing-fees-limits)
    - [Post-Transaction & Troubleshooting](https://help.rockwallet.com/swapping-digital-assets?hsLang=en#post-transaction-troubleshooting)
- [Storing, Sending, & Receiving Digital Assets](https://help.rockwallet.com/storing-sending-receiving-digital-assets?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Wallet Basics & Supported Assets](https://help.rockwallet.com/storing-sending-receiving-digital-assets?hsLang=en#wallet-basics-supported-assets)
    - [Sending Assets](https://help.rockwallet.com/storing-sending-receiving-digital-assets?hsLang=en#sending-assets)
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    - [Paymail](https://help.rockwallet.com/storing-sending-receiving-digital-assets?hsLang=en#paymail)
- [RockWallet Verification](https://help.rockwallet.com/rockwallet-verification?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Getting Verified](https://help.rockwallet.com/rockwallet-verification?hsLang=en#getting-verified)
    - [Document Requirements & Process](https://help.rockwallet.com/rockwallet-verification?hsLang=en#document-requirements-process)
    - [Verification Limits & Usage](https://help.rockwallet.com/rockwallet-verification?hsLang=en#verification-limits-usage)
    - [Data & Privacy](https://help.rockwallet.com/rockwallet-verification?hsLang=en#data-privacy)

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