> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.flash.trade/flash-trade/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.flash.trade/flash-trade/getting-started/getting-started.md).

# What Do I Need To Trade

An email address or a Solana wallet — that's it. Funds come next.

### Sign in

Click **Get Started** in the top-right corner of [flash.trade](https://flash.trade).

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**No wallet? Start with any of these**

* **Email** — enter your address, confirm the code
* **Social** — Google, WhatsApp, X, or Discord
* **Passkey** — Face ID or fingerprint

A secure embedded wallet is created for you, powered by [Privy](https://privy.io) — no seed phrase to write down.
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**Have a wallet? Connect it**

* [Solflare](https://solflare.com)
* [Backpack](https://backpack.app)
* [Phantom](https://phantom.com)

You can also connect a wallet later — your account isn't locked to one sign-in method.
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### What you need before your first trade

| Need                                          | Why                                                                                                                                                 |
| --------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Funds (SOL, USDC, and other supported tokens) | Your trading collateral — see [Fund Your Account](https://docs.flash.trade/flash-trade/getting-started/fund-your-account-and-make-your-first-trade) |
| A little SOL for network fees                 | Only if you connect your own wallet; Solana transactions cost fractions of a cent                                                                   |

That's the whole list. Next: [Fund Your Account and Make Your First Trade](https://docs.flash.trade/flash-trade/getting-started/fund-your-account-and-make-your-first-trade).


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