> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://rivrdex.io/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect a wallet

> Set up a Vara-compatible browser wallet and connect it to RivrDEX.

To interact with RivrDEX you need a browser wallet that supports Vara Network. RivrDEX is non-custodial — your keys stay in your wallet and your assets remain under your control at all times.

## Supported wallets

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="SubWallet" icon="wallet" href="https://subwallet.app">
    Recommended. Full Vara Network support, clean UI, and active development.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Talisman" icon="wallet" href="https://talisman.xyz">
    Popular Substrate wallet with multi-account and multi-network support.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Nova Wallet" icon="mobile" href="https://novawallet.io">
    Mobile-first wallet for iOS and Android with browser extension support.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Polkadot.js" icon="puzzle-piece" href="https://polkadot.js.org/extension">
    The official Polkadot browser extension — minimal, no-frills, and widely supported.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Connect your wallet

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install a wallet extension">
    Download and install your preferred wallet from its official website. SubWallet is recommended for the best RivrDEX experience.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create or import an account">
    Open the wallet extension and follow its setup flow to create a new account or import an existing one using your seed phrase.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure for Vara Network">
    In your wallet settings, make sure Vara Network is enabled as an active network. Most wallets include Vara by default — if not, add it manually from the network list.

    <Note>Make sure your wallet is configured for Vara Network before connecting to RivrDEX.</Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the RivrDEX app">
    Go to [app.rivrdex.io](https://app.rivrdex.io) in your browser.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Connect Wallet">
    Click the **Connect Wallet** button in the top-right corner of the app. A modal will appear listing available wallet extensions detected in your browser.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve the connection">
    Select your wallet from the list. Your wallet will prompt you to approve the connection — confirm it. Your account address will appear in the top-right once connected.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Non-custodial by design

RivrDEX never holds your funds. Every transaction is signed locally in your wallet and executed on-chain. You can disconnect at any time without any risk to your assets.