Step-by-step Swap

1. 1
   Open Raydium app — go to the official Raydium Swap page (verify domain: raydium.io / app.raydium.io).
2. 2
   Connect wallet — click Connect and choose Solana wallets (Phantom, Solflare, Torus). Approve the connection in your wallet.
3. 3
   Select tokens — choose the token you want to swap from and the token you want to receive. Use the token dropdown to pick from common assets or paste the SPL token address.
4. 4
   Set amount & slippage — enter the amount. Click settings to set slippage tolerance (0.3–1% typical on Solana). Increase only if a trade fails.
5. 5
   Review route & price — Raydium will route across AMMs and pools. Check the quoted price, expected output, and fees.
6. 6
   Approve if needed — for some token wrappers or first-time swaps, approve the token transfer in your wallet (this is not a transfer of funds to the dApp; it grants spending permission).
7. 7
   Confirm swap — confirm and sign the transaction in your wallet. Wait a few seconds for confirmation on Solana.
8. 8
   Verify balance — after the transaction finalizes, verify your token balance in your wallet or the Raydium dashboard.

Troubleshooting & Tips

Common issues and easy fixes when swapping on Raydium:

• Transaction fails: Increase slippage slightly (0.5–1%) or retry when liquidity improves.
• Token not showing: Add the SPL token address to your wallet manually.
• High fees: Solana fees are typically low; check network status or retry later.
• Phishing risk: Always confirm the domain and never share your seed phrase.

Security Best Practices

Protect your funds with these habits:

• Use hardware wallets for high-value accounts.
• Double-check URLs and bookmark the official Raydium site.
• Never approve unknown contracts or sign arbitrary messages.
• Keep wallet apps and browser extensions updated.