# Swap

How to swap on Value;

* **Prerequisite**: Metamask (or any non-custodial crypto wallet), funds
* ***Download Metamask from here:*** [***https://metamask.io***](https://metamask.io/)

#### Executing Swap on Value <a href="#executing-swap-on-value" id="executing-swap-on-value"></a>

Let's find out how a transactions goes through Value DEX aggregator. Below is the guide example on how swapping works on Value.

1. **Go to the dApp**

Go to the dApp and double check the URL.

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1. **Select chain and connect wallet**

From the upper right corner, select the chain you want to use for swapping asset and connect your wallet.

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Choose your wallet.

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1. **Swapping Inputs**

To execute swap, make sure you have chosen EVM module for all EVM-chains. Solana is currently the only non-EVM chain supported by Value.

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Now select the destination asset from which you want to swap. In the swapping window, you can chose either the token from options or add new by entering contract address.

![](https://value-dex.gitbook.io/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F2242784052-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FRP501a51dAORCD6dOPcE%252Fuploads%252FExZDeTz3G4LglwfFlL8M%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Da8d8e9b1-f167-4004-b4d6-71a272589208\&width=768\&dpr=4\&quality=100\&sign=ab58bdfa\&sv=1)

After, select the destination token you want to swap-in.

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On selecting tokens, you could see the ideal trading paths that are most beneficial across different liquidity pools. It will show supported DEXs that you cam find in the list. Select one of the DEX to execute your trade.

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1. **Executing Swap**

Before executing swap, see transaction details by clicking on the the button below;

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You can change the slippage setting by clicking on the button above.

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high-slippage could significantly affect the swapping amount. Executing trades using low-slippage is recommended.

After cross-checking everything, click on swap button & confirm the transaction from Metamask.

[<br>](https://value-dex.gitbook.io/docs/dapp-guide/dashboard)


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