Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.raydium.io/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
The whole list in one line. Any reputable Solana wallet, at least ~0.05 SOL to cover fees, and a desktop or mobile browser. That’s it.
The three prerequisites
1. A Solana wallet
A wallet is a browser extension or mobile app that holds your private key and signs transactions. It is not a custodial account — you alone control it, which means losing the seed phrase means losing the funds. Any reputable, non-custodial Solana wallet that supports versioned (V0) transactions works with Raydium. Browse the wallet list atsolana.com/ecosystem or open the Connect Wallet modal on raydium.io to see currently-integrated options. For a checklist of features that matter when picking one, see getting-started/choosing-a-wallet.
Do not use a random wallet you have never heard of. Solana wallets have extensive access to your funds; stick to projects with a verifiable history, an active codebase, and a public security-disclosure channel.
2. Some SOL
You need SOL for two reasons:- Transaction fees — every Solana transaction pays a tiny fee (~0.000005 SOL base + priority) regardless of what it does. Budget ~0.01 SOL (around a dollar at SOL = $100) to cover a month of casual usage.
- Whatever you want to trade — if you want to end up with USDC, you start by swapping SOL → USDC. You need enough SOL to fund both the swap and the fees.
getting-started/funding-your-wallet for how to acquire it.
3. A browser
Raydium’s UI atraydium.io runs in any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Arc, Brave. Mobile browsers work too, though the wallet-connection flow is usually smoother through the in-app browser of a wallet that has one.
What you do NOT need
Common misconceptions cleared up early:- Not an account on Raydium. Raydium has no accounts, no KYC, no login. Your wallet is your identity.
- Not email or phone verification. Nothing. Just a wallet.
- Not a minimum deposit. You can swap $1 worth if you want (transaction fee applies).
- Not a specific operating system. macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android all work.
- Not any Raydium-specific token. RAY is Raydium’s protocol token but you don’t need it to swap or LP. Some farms pay rewards in RAY; others don’t.
The 5-minute setup
Assuming you have none of the above:- Install a Solana wallet of your choice. Get the installer from the project’s verified domain (and double-check the URL — phishing clones run sponsored ads). Follow the wallet’s setup flow and write the seed phrase down on paper. Do not photograph it, screenshot it, or paste it anywhere.
- Acquire SOL. Options:
- If you have crypto on a centralized exchange (e.g. Coinbase, Binance, Kraken): withdraw SOL directly to your wallet address.
- If you have only fiat: most wallets ship a built-in fiat on-ramp (typically Moonpay or similar) that accepts cards and bank transfers.
- If you have crypto on Ethereum or another chain: bridge via portalbridge.com or debridge.finance.
- Visit raydium.io, click “Connect Wallet”, and approve in your wallet.
Security baseline before you deposit anything
Read these once before touching money:- Seed phrase is the master key. Anyone who has it has your wallet. No legitimate service ever asks for it.
- Bookmark raydium.io. Phishing clones buy ads; typing the URL or clicking an ad is the most common way to lose funds.
- Use a dedicated browser profile for crypto if you can — fewer extensions = smaller attack surface.
- Consider a hardware wallet for balances above, say, $1000. Most modern Solana software wallets pair with at least one mainstream hardware device — check your wallet’s documentation for the supported list and the pairing flow.
getting-started/trust-and-safety.
Where to go next
- Pick a wallet:
getting-started/choosing-a-wallet. - Fund it:
getting-started/funding-your-wallet. - Do your first swap:
getting-started/first-swap. - Already familiar with wallets:
user-flows/swap.