# How to connect a wallet
## How to connect your wallet (solana, Updated)
1. Firstly, you'll need a cryptocurrency wallet software, which can be either a browser extension or a smartphone app. vDEX supports a variety of wallets including Phantom, Slope, Solflare, Torus, Ledger, Sollet, Sollet (extension), we highly recommend using Phantom due to its ease of use and reliability. If you encounter any difficulties using other wallets, we suggest switching to Phantom for a smoother experience. Click the following links for information on the wallets and instructions, how to install them
* [Phantom](https://phantom.app/)
* [Slope](https://slope-wallet.com/)
* [Solflare](https://solflare.com/)
* [Torus](https://tor.us/)
* [Ledger](https://www.ledger.com/)
* [Sollet](https://www.sollet.io/)
* [Sollet (extension)](https://solllet.io/)
2. After installing and settting up one of the above wallet you need to connect it to vDEX. Upon your first visit to vDEX's dApp, you will notice a 'Connect Wallet' button on the top right of your browser window. Click on the 'Connect Wallet' button. A window will pop up, asking you to select the wallet you installed in step 1. The software wallet will now prompt you to confirm the connection to vDEX.
3. Make sure your wallet is set for Devnet/Testnet Mode
4. First time vDEX tester needs to Initialize User Account. If you saw this error message, we recommend you to check if you are on the Devnet, if the problem persists, use Phantom wallet instead.
5. Click on Faucet on top right to gain free funding for test transactions.
6. Once you've completed these steps, your wallet is connected to vDEX. You can proceed to use the dApp according to your needs. Check out the guides for traders, liquidity providers, option sellers and stakers for further instructions.
* [Swap](/vdex/traders-trading-guide/how-to-trade-spot-market.md)
* [Perps](/vdex/traders-trading-guide/how-to-trade-perpetual-futures.md)
* [Dual Investment](/vdex/dual-investment/dual-investment.md)
* [Perpetual Options](/vdex/options/introduction-option.md)
* [Liquidity Providing](/vdex/liquidity-providers-vlp/introduction-of-vlp.md)
* [VDX, VGO staking](broken://pages/IXDHV5bTyf46ReFLigaz)
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