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# Command-line Guide

**Command-line Guide**

In this section, we will describe how to use the Ethereal command-line tools to create a *wallet*, to send and receive ETRL tokens, and to participate in the cluster by delegating stake.

To interact with a Ethereal cluster, we will use its command-line interface, also known as the CLI. We use the command-line because it is the first place the Ethereal core team deploys new functionality. The command-line interface is not necessarily the easiest to use, but it provides the most direct, flexible, and secure access to your Ethereal accounts.

**Getting Started**

To get started using the Solana Command Line (CLI) tools:

* Install the Ethereal Tools
* Choose a Cluster
* Create a Wallet
* Check out our CLI conventions


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