> ## 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. # What you need > The absolute minimum prerequisites to use Raydium: a Solana wallet, some SOL, and a browser. Five-minute checklist. **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 at [`solana.com/ecosystem`](https://solana.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`](/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. A comfortable starter balance is **0.05 SOL minimum**, ideally **0.2–1 SOL** depending on what you plan to do. See [`getting-started/funding-your-wallet`](/getting-started/funding-your-wallet) for how to acquire it. ### 3. A browser Raydium's UI at [`raydium.io`](https://raydium.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: 1. **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. 2. **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](https://portalbridge.com) or [debridge.finance](https://debridge.finance). 3. **Visit raydium.io**, click "Connect Wallet", and approve in your wallet. You are now set up for everything in this chapter. ## 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. More in [`getting-started/trust-and-safety`](/getting-started/trust-and-safety). ## Where to go next * **Pick a wallet:** [`getting-started/choosing-a-wallet`](/getting-started/choosing-a-wallet). * **Fund it:** [`getting-started/funding-your-wallet`](/getting-started/funding-your-wallet). * **Do your first swap:** [`getting-started/first-swap`](/getting-started/first-swap). * **Already familiar with wallets:** [`user-flows/swap`](/user-flows/swap).