> 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

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:

![](/files/-MFmDMHmAk0cLBfi9fiT)

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>

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

![](/files/-MGjtvKm1oSG7NCS8TvI)

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;