# Connecting a wallet

To use Hedge, users must have a Solana wallet installed. There are many available; some of the popular options are [Phantom](https://phantom.app/) and [Slope](https://slope.finance/).

Once your wallet has been installed, you should either restore a previous key or set up a new wallet. For extra security, we recommend using a hardware wallet such as [Ledger](https://www.ledger.com/) (though Solana support is limited right now).

When your wallet is set up, you can send yourself SOL from a centralized exchange such as [Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com/) or [FTX](https://ftx.com/). A guide like [this one](https://help.phantom.app/hc/en-us/articles/4406393831187-How-to-deposit-SOL) can help you transfer funds. You can also buy SOL from within Phantom using [Moonpay](https://www.moonpay.com/buy/sol).


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