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

# Quickstart

> Connect, deposit, and trade in under 5 minutes

## Overview

This guide walks you through the minimum steps to go from zero to your first trade on Tangerine. We recommend **Hyperliquid** for most new users — it has the deepest liquidity and the smoothest onboarding.

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## Step 1 — Connect your wallet

Go to [app.tangerine.exchange](https://app.tangerine.exchange) and click **Connect Wallet**.

Tangerine uses [Reown AppKit](https://reown.com), which supports:

* Browser extension wallets (MetaMask, Rabby, etc.)
* WalletConnect (mobile wallets)
* Social login (Google, Apple)
* Email login

<Info>
  You can connect multiple wallets to one Tangerine account. See [Connect Wallet](/getting-started/connect-wallet) for details.
</Info>

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## Step 2 — Choose a platform

After connecting, you'll see the platform selector. Pick **Hyperliquid** if you're unsure — it's the default for good reason.

See [Supported Platforms](/getting-started/supported-platforms) for a full comparison.

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## Step 3 — Deposit USDC

Open the **Deposit** panel and choose your source chain.

For Hyperliquid:

* **Arbitrum** — bridge takes \~1 minute, minimum \$5 USDC
* **HyperEVM** — near-instant (\~2 seconds) if you already have funds on HyperEVM

<Warning>
  Only send **USDC** to the deposit address. Sending other tokens will result in permanent loss.
</Warning>

Full deposit instructions: [Hyperliquid Deposit](/platforms/hyperliquid/deposit)

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## Step 4 — Complete platform setup

Each platform requires a one-time setup after your first deposit.

For **Hyperliquid**, Tangerine will ask you to:

1. Approve an **agent wallet** — a key Tangerine generates to sign trades on your behalf
2. Optionally approve the **builder fee** (0.1% max)
3. Sign once to **encrypt your keys** in the browser

This takes about 2–3 wallet signatures total. Full walkthrough: [Hyperliquid Setup](/platforms/hyperliquid/setup)

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## Step 5 — Trade

Once setup is complete, open the **Trade** panel:

1. Search for a market (e.g. BTC-PERP)
2. Set your position size and leverage
3. Choose Long or Short
4. Confirm the order

Your position will appear in the **Portfolio** tab immediately.

<Tip>
  Check the **Funding Rates** page before opening a position — you might be able to get paid to hold a position rather than paying.
</Tip>

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    Supported wallets and multi-wallet setup
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