> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://portal-gate.gitbook.io/portal-gate/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://portal-gate.gitbook.io/portal-gate/how-to-portalgate/step-1-kyc-individuals.md).

# Step 1: KYC (Individuals)

1. Visit the [Portal Gate website](https://app.portalgate.me/) and connect your wallet. The token balance of the protocol will be displayed on the dashboard, along with its transaction history.

<figure><img src="/files/nvQnk9QT6KGkUGFXk92r" alt=""><figcaption><p>Portal Gate Dashboard</p></figcaption></figure>

* The first time you use Portal Gate, there will be a yellow widget at the bottom right corner of the page. Click this widget & follow the instructions to complete the KYC process with Keyring and gain your credentials.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/fgTQHRePbOyKkbQdcJnG" alt=""><figcaption><p>Complete KYC</p></figcaption></figure>

2. Generate your Auth Key with your Master Wallet.

<figure><img src="/files/ht02YIBviYddoB8OQ74m" alt=""><figcaption><p>Auth Key Generation</p></figcaption></figure>

3. Upload your passport.

<figure><img src="/files/0qKJkGSVTqyT0QAt4Xcq" alt=""><figcaption><p>Passport Upload</p></figcaption></figure>

4. Add any additional trading wallets under your master wallet as these will be attached to this business verification. **(Note that each trading wallet will need to still request its own credentials.)**

<figure><img src="/files/f0ZxtyUWyGmW7CflWwHU" alt=""><figcaption><p>Add Trading Wallets (Optional)</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/bz7MQSPI8pC9OOoQ2Pnz" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Once you have successfully onboarded, your widget will change colour to turquoise and you are now eligible to use the privacy solution on Portal Gate.**&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/N2TMWEv2ktB1uUJQP3Rq" alt=""><figcaption><p>Verified Credentials</p></figcaption></figure>