> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://xdex.gitbook.io/xdex/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://xdex.gitbook.io/xdex/star-here/accounts-and-wallets/creating-an-account.md).

# Creating an Account

Start trading on XDEX with ease.

### Step 1. Connect Your Wallet <a href="#step-1.-connect-your-wallet" id="step-1.-connect-your-wallet"></a>

You'll need to connect your crypto wallet to start using the DEX.

* Click on <mark style="color:orange;">**`Connect`**</mark> in the top right of the screen (or bottom for mobile).
* A welcome screen will appear.
* Press <mark style="color:orange;">**`Connect Wallet.`**</mark>
* Select your wallet.
* Approve the connection.
* Complete the onboarding pop-up.

Connection complete!

### Step 2. Deposit <a href="#step-2.-deposit" id="step-2.-deposit"></a>

Deposits are used as margin and to trade with.

They are made into the protocol's smart-contracts which are non-custodial and audited

* Click on <mark style="color:orange;">**`Deposit`**</mark> anywhere in the app (portfolio, wallet control, balance tables).
* Select the asset and amount you want to deposit.
* Approve the asset for use.
* Click on <mark style="color:orange;">**`Approve`**</mark> and sign the transaction.
* Once the approval is confirmed it will change to deposit.
* Click on <mark style="color:orange;">**`Deposit`**</mark> and sign the transaction.

Deposit complete!

### 3. Trading Settings <a href="#id-6.-trading-settings" id="id-6.-trading-settings"></a>

Customize your trading experience

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* Click on your wallet in the top right to open the wallet control.
* Click on the ⚙️ icon in the top right to open up settings.
* Adjust your settings,Can open various switches and buttons:

1. Language
2. Positions
3. Whether to turn on transaction confirmation
4. Trade execution audio alerts.
5. Trade panel on the left
6. Theme and K-Line theme

You are ready to [<mark style="color:orange;">start trading</mark>](https://testnet.xdexpro.com/en-US/trade/BTC_USDT)!

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