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

# Connect to Swipe

See how to connect your Ledger hardware wallet via Metamask to the Swipe DeFi App and to enable contract interactions on the Ledger hardware device.

To start staking your `SXP` tokens, you will need to connect your Ledger hardware wallet via Metamask  to the DeFi Application. With the same browser that you have your Metamask (ie: Chrome or Brave) please navigate to [https://app.swipe.org ](<https://app.swipe.org >)and follow the instructions below.

1. Once the Decentralized Finance Application loads on your web browser, you will see a `Connect Wallet` button on the right hand side of the browser which will enable you to connect your Metamask Wallet as shown below:

![](https://2623871948-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MFfu_Dru0b8J9eVdEfK%2F-MFmDLBOGE1XjgQ87S11%2F-MFmDMHmAk0cLBfi9fiT%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=24c6ec52-9f39-4f20-9a31-62b14a07b5d4)

2\. The Metamask wallet will now pop-up and prompt you to connect the Ledger Wallet you want to interact with the dApp as shown below:<br>

![](https://2623871948-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MFfu_Dru0b8J9eVdEfK%2F-MGjpPNS0pSb2fQi7V4j%2F-MGjtovVI-ZD7PTuN_Aj%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=0878b30c-e13b-492c-a48a-0aefee579171)

3\. You will continue by pressing the `Next` button followed by the `Connect` button as shown below:<br>

![](https://2623871948-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MFfu_Dru0b8J9eVdEfK%2F-MGjpPNS0pSb2fQi7V4j%2F-MGjtvKm1oSG7NCS8TvI%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=28b9e84e-c30b-4ba4-8921-ba32e174259b)

4\. Next, you will need to go back to your Ledger hardware wallet and physically enable Contracts by navigating to the `Ethereum` app, then press the right directional button to `Settings` . You will see the first option being `Contract data` which you will notice the last line says `NOT Allowed` .  Once you are here, press both directional buttons at the same time to change the status. If done successfully you will now notice that the `NOT Allowed` text has changed to `Allowed`. Now press the right directional button to to the `<- Back` option and press both keys again. You should now see the message `Application is ready` on your Ledger hardware wallet device.&#x20;