> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.beamswap.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.beamswap.io/getting-started/connect-wallet-to-beamswap.md).

# Legacy: Connect wallet to Beamswap

Historical Moonbeam documentation. See the current Base guide for active products.

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Historical Moonbeam documentation. This page describes the previous Beamswap product and may contain retired features, outdated addresses or old prices. It is preserved for reference. It does not describe the current Base contracts or audit them. Start with the [current Base guide](https://docs.beamswap.io/getting-started).
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## Prerequisites

To use the Beamswap platform, you need a digital wallet installed on your web browser.

If you don't have one yet, you can download and install the wallet of your choice here:

* [MetaMask](https://metamask.io/download/)
* [Talisman](https://www.talisman.xyz/)
* [Subwallet](https://subwallet.app/)
* [Coinbase Wallet](https://www.coinbase.com/wallet)

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This guide demonstrates how to connect a MetaMask wallet, but a similar approach works for other supported wallets, too.
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## Connect wallet

Once your wallet is installed and configured, head over to the Beamswap platform by clicking [here](https://app.beamswap.io/exchange/swap).

In upper right corner, click "Connect Wallet".

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## Choose wallet

Once you click the "Connect wallet" button, the following pop-up will appear.

Click the icon of the wallet you want to connect to. For the purpose of this guide, MetaMask was selected.

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## Connect in wallet

Once the wallet pop-up window appears, click "Next" and then "Connect".

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To start interacting with Beamswap features, you should connect your wallet to Moonbeam. Learn how to do so in the next step.
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