# How to Swap Tokens

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## Overview

The swap feature supports all major Solana tokens and provides two interface modes to accommodate different user preferences:

* **Easy Mode (EZY)** - Simplified interface for quick swaps
* **Professional Mode (PRO)** - Advanced interface with market data and live trading feed

### Prerequisites

Before using the swap feature:

* ✅ Connected Solana wallet (Phantom, Solflare, Backpack, etc.)
* ✅ Sufficient SOL for transaction fees
* ✅ Source tokens in your wallet for swapping

### Step-by-Step Swap Guide

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#### Step 1: Access the Swap Interface

1. Navigate to [flash.trade](https://flash.trade)
2. Click the **"**[**Swap page**](https://www.flash.trade/swap)**"** tab in the top navigation menu
3. Ensure your wallet is connected
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#### Step 2: Choose Your Interface Mode

Select your preferred trading interface:

* <mark style="color:green;">**EZY Mode**</mark>: Clean, simplified interface focusing on essential swap functions
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**PRO Mode**</mark>: Advanced interface with price charts, market data, and live trading activity

Toggle between modes using the <mark style="color:green;">**EZY**</mark>**/**<mark style="color:yellow;">**PRO**</mark> switch at the bottom left of the interface.
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#### Step 3: Configure Your Swap

**(**<mark style="color:green;">**Pay**</mark>**) Select Source Token**

1. Click the dropdown in the "<mark style="color:green;">Pay</mark>" field
2. Choose the token you want to swap from
3. Enter the amount or use percentage buttons (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%)

**(**<mark style="color:green;">**Receive**</mark>**) Select Destination Token**

1. Click the dropdown in the "<mark style="color:green;">Receive</mark>" field
2. Choose the token you want to receive
3. The estimated amount will automatically calculate
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#### Step 4: Review Swap Details

Before executing, review the following information:

* **Exchange Rate**: Current price between token pairs
* **Slippage Tolerance**: Price movement protection (adjustable)
* **Route Info**: Trading path your swap will take
* **Price Impact**: How your trade affects market price
* **Minimum Received**: Worst-case scenario amount
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#### Step 5: Execute the Swap

1. Click **"**<mark style="color:yellow;">**Enter Amount**</mark>**"** if you haven't specified quantities
2. Review final details in the confirmation
3. Click **"**<mark style="color:green;">**Swap**</mark>**"** to proceed
4. Confirm the transaction in your wallet
5. Wait for blockchain confirmation
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### Interface Features

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#### Activity Tab

Track your swap history by clicking the **Activity** tab:

* **Time**: When each swap occurred
* **Type**: Transaction type (SWAP)
* **Balance Change**: Tokens exchanged and amounts
* **Transaction**: Blockchain transaction hash for verification
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#### Balances Tab

Monitor your wallet contents in the **Balances** tab:

* **Asset**: Token name and symbol
* **Balance**: Amount held in your wallet
* **Value**: USD equivalent
* **Price**: Current market price per token
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<h4 align="center">Professional Mode Features</h4>

When using <mark style="color:yellow;">PRO</mark> mode, you gain access to:

* **Token Search**: Quickly find specific tokens
* **Price Charts**: Visual price data and trends
* **Live Trading Feed**: Real-time trading activity
* **Market Statistics**: Volume, price changes, and market data

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### Slippage and Price Protection

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#### Slippage Tolerance

Slippage tolerance protects against unfavorable price movements during swap execution:

* **Auto (Recommended)**: Platform automatically sets optimal slippage
* **Custom**: Manually adjust based on market conditions
* **Low Slippage**: Better for stable/major token pairs
* **Higher Slippage**: May be needed for volatile or low-liquidity tokens
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#### Price Impact

Monitor price impact to understand how your trade affects the market:

* <mark style="color:green;">**<0.1%**</mark><mark style="color:green;">: Minimal impact</mark>
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**0.1-1%**</mark><mark style="color:yellow;">: Low impact, good for most trades</mark>
* <mark style="color:orange;">**1-3%**</mark><mark style="color:orange;">: Moderate impact, acceptable for medium trades</mark>
* <mark style="color:red;">**>3%**</mark><mark style="color:red;">: High impact, consider reducing trade size</mark>
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### Fees and Routing

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Swap Fees

Flash Trade's swap feature uses Jupiter DEX infrastructure:

* **Platform Fee**: Competitive rates across all token pairs
* **Network Fee**: Standard Solana transaction costs (typically <$0.01)
* **Route Optimization**: Automatic best-price routing through Jupiter
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Route Information

The swap interface displays routing details:

* **Direct Route**: Single DEX execution
* **Split Route**: Multiple DEX execution for better prices
* **Multi-hop Route**: Through intermediate tokens for optimal pricing
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### Troubleshooting

#### Common Issues and Solutions

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**Transaction Failed**

* ✅ Increase slippage tolerance
* ✅ Reduce trade size
* ✅ Ensure sufficient SOL for fees
* ✅ Check network congestion

**High Price Impact**

* ✅ Reduce swap amount
* ✅ Split into multiple smaller swaps
* ✅ Try different time when liquidity is higher
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**Token Not Found**

* ✅ Verify token contract address
* ✅ Check token symbol spelling
* ✅ Ensure token exists on Solana

**Insufficient Balance**

* ✅ Verify wallet contains source tokens
* ✅ Account for transaction fees
* ✅ Refresh wallet connection
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### Security Best Practices

* ⚠️ **Verify Token Addresses**: Always confirm you're swapping legitimate tokens
* ⚠️ **Check Price Impact**: Large impacts may indicate low liquidity or market manipulation
* ⚠️ **Monitor Slippage**: Set appropriate tolerances for market conditions
* ⚠️ **Start Small**: Test with smaller amounts when trying new token pairs

### Next Steps

After successfully swapping tokens:

* [Make Your First Trade](/flash-trade/getting-started/making-your-first-trade.md) - Use your new tokens for perpetual trading
* [Provide Liquidity](/flash-trade/getting-started/minting-burning-flp.md) - Earn fees by adding tokens to Flash Trade pools
* [Stake FAF](/flash-trade/getting-started/how-to-stake-and-unstake-faf.md) - Participate in protocol governance and earn rewards

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## **Need Help?**

Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/flashtrade) community for real-time support.

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Legitimate support will never ask for your private keys or recovery phrase.
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