# How to swap tokens

### Select token <a href="#h_621e9622b7" id="h_621e9622b7"></a>

Choose the token you want to trade from the dropdown menu in the "From" section.

![Click it](https://364737619-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4jPveADcIhaOsa5fyRT6%2Fuploads%2FWoQhyF507xtxT5yvjMgJ%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=15a95c40-02fa-46c5-a164-80225f0046f4) ![Select the token you want to trade](https://364737619-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4jPveADcIhaOsa5fyRT6%2Fuploads%2FMQj2mwrxFTZn5DJWCszh%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=601d707e-6913-40a7-b0a2-27d7ce8c1004)

Whichever token you choose, you will need to **make sure you have some** to trade with. Your balance is shown above the token dropdown menu.

Choose the token you want to trade to in the "To" section as above.&#x20;

### Enter amount <a href="#h_621e9622b7" id="h_621e9622b7"></a>

Next, type an amount for your "From" currency by clicking inside the input box.

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Your "To" currency amount will be estimated automatically.

### **Confirm Order**

Click the **Swap button** to create an order for the final review.

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### **Review your swap**

A window with more details will appear. Check the details are correct.

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When you are ready, click the **Confirm Swap** button. Your wallet will ask you to confirm the action.&#x20;

> Sometimes you need to approve token before the swap process, learn more about [why you need to approve the token first](https://docs.0xgen.io/faq#1.-why-do-i-need-to-approve-my-tokens-before-i-can-trade-them)

### **Done**:tada:

You can click **Transaction Hash** to see your transaction details on an explorer.

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