> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://lobster-protocol.gitbook.io/lobster-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://lobster-protocol.gitbook.io/lobster-documentation/start-here/step-by-step-guide-how-to-deposit-on-lobster/step-1-you-dont-have-any-cryptos..md).

# Step 1: You don’t have any cryptos. 😢

There are 2 different ways to buy cryptocurrencies when you’re at this stage : 

[Create a centralized exchange account and buy your first cryptos 🥇](https://app.gitbook.com/o/VxG4SWgboOeImdGM9ktF/s/llbvvsQx72gA6jjHmItR/~/changes/25/start-here/step-by-step-guide-how-to-deposit-on-lobster/step-1-you-dont-have-any-cryptos./way-1-create-a-centralized-exchange-account-and-buy-your-first-cryptos)

[Buy your first cryptos directly in Metamask on Arbitrum Network](/lobster-documentation/start-here/lobster-overview.md) :fox: