# Swap Tokens ### Swapping/Trading SmarDex, as a decentralized protocol, offers users a vast selection of ERC20 tokens and allows them to trade without relying on a Centralized Exchange (CEX). All actions executed are directly reflected in your personal wallet, ensuring complete ownership of your coins – your keys, your coins! ## Perform a Swap in SmarDex with 5 simple steps ### **1. Access Swap panel here :** [**https://smardex.io/swap**](https://smardex.io/swap)

Swap panel

### 2. Connect your web3 wallet (ex. Metamask, Coinbase Wallet, etc.)

Click on 'Connect Wallet'

Select your wallet from the list and connect it

### 3. Choose the chain on which you want to swap your tokens

Click here to change chain if needed

### 4. Select a token you possess from your Web3 wallet. Make sure you have enough tokens to cover the transaction's gas fees

Select the token you want to swap

Select the token you wish to acquire

Select the amount you want to swap

### 5. If required, approve the token smart contract (For your first swap of a new token, you have first to approve the connection between your wallet and the token’s smart contract to proceed securely)

Click on the 'Swap' button

Click on the 'Approuve' button

Set the authorized spending limit for the smart contract

Approve it on your wallet

Approve confirmed

### 6. Finally perform a swap of your favorite tokens successfully on SmarDex

Click on the 'Confirm Swap' button

Confirm the transaction in your wallet

Swap successful

{% hint style="warning" %} SmarDex supports a variety of vetted ERC20 tokens and reputable tokens. You can also import custom tokens by using their smart-contract address on the respective blockchain. However, please conduct thorough research and ensure you are fully aware of the safety and legitimacy of the tokens before importing and trading. Always perform your own due diligence. {% endhint %}