Wallet Setup Guide
This guide covers a clean and secure wallet setup flow before using EonSwap.
Recommended preparation
- Use a trusted browser profile dedicated to financial activity.
- Install wallet extensions only from official publisher pages.
- Enable wallet lock and device-level screen lock.
- Store recovery phrase offline in at least two secure locations.
MetaMask setup (new wallet)
- Install MetaMask from the official website or browser store.
- Create a new wallet and set a strong local password.
- Save the Secret Recovery Phrase offline. Do not store it in chat, email, or cloud notes.
- Open EonSwap and connect MetaMask from the wallet selector.
- Switch to a supported chain and verify your address before first transaction.
WalletConnect setup (mobile or external wallet)
- Open your preferred WalletConnect-compatible wallet app.
- On EonSwap, choose Connect Wallet and select WalletConnect.
- Scan the QR code (or deep-link) and approve connection in wallet.
- Confirm the connected address and selected chain in the header.
Post-connection checks
- Confirm active network matches the route you want to execute.
- Ensure sufficient native token balance for gas on source chain.
- Verify token contract and amount before signing approvals or swaps.
Common setup issues
Wallet connected but balances not shown
- Re-check selected chain in wallet.
- Refresh page and reconnect wallet.
- Wait briefly if RPC/provider is under high load.
Wrong network warning
- Use wallet chain switcher and select a supported EVM network.
- Re-open quote flow after network change to refresh route context.
Wallet prompt does not appear
- Check if wallet extension popup is blocked by browser.
- Close stale pending prompts and retry transaction.
- Reconnect wallet session if prompt channel is stale.