How to connect Wallet to ApeX via Trust

Jan 09, 2024

As the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape continues to expand, ApeX stands out as a promising platform for users seeking to participate in yield farming, decentralized trading, and liquidity provision. To embark on your DeFi journey with ApeX, establishing a connection with your wallet is a pivotal first step. Trust Wallet, renowned for its user-friendly interface and robust security features, serves as an ideal bridge between your digital assets and the decentralized world. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of connecting your wallet to ApeX via Trust Wallet, enabling you to harness the full potential of decentralized financial opportunities.

How to connect Wallet to ApeX via Trust

1. Firstly, you need to go to the [ApeX] website, then click on the [Trade] in the top right corner of the page.

2. The website lets you in the Main Home page, then continue to click on the [Connect Wallet] in the top right corner.

3. A pop-up window comes up, you need to choose and click on [Trust] to choose Trust wallet.

4. A QR code to Scan with your wallet on your mobile phone will appear. Please scan it by Trust app on your phone.

5. Open your phone and open the Trust app. After you get to the main screen, click on the setting icon in the top left corner. It will lead you to the settings menu. Click on [WalletConnect].

6. Choose [Add new connection] to add the connection with ApeX, it will lead to a scanning screen.

7. Now you need to point your phone’s camera to the QR code on your desktop screen to connect with Trust.

8. After scanning the QR code, a window will ask you whether to connect with ApeX.

9. Click on [Connect] to start the connection process.

10. If it succeeds, it will pop up a message like the above, and then continue with your connection process on your desktop.

11. A pop-up window will appear to ask you for a Signature request on your phone, this step needs you to confirm you are the owner of that Trust wallet. Click on [Send Request] to continue the connection process on your phone.

12. A pop-up window will appear on your phone, click on [Confirm] to complete the connection process.

13. If it is a success, you will see an icon and your wallet number on your desktop in the top right corner of the ApeX web.

Is your platform safe? Are your smart contracts audited?

Yes, smart contracts on ApeX Protocol (and ApeX Pro) are fully audited by BlockSec. We are also planning to support a bug bounty campaign with secure3 to help mitigate the risk of exploits on the platform.

What wallets does Apex Pro support?

Apex Pro currently supports:

MetaMask
Trust
Rainbow
BybitWallet
Bitget Wallet
OKX Wallet
Wallet connect
imToken
BitKeep
TokenPocket
Coinbase Wallet

Can Bybit users connect their wallets to ApeX Pro?

Bybit users can now connect their Web3 and Spot wallets to Apex Pro.

How do I switch to testnet?

To view the Testnet options, connect your wallet to ApeX Pro first. Under the ’Trade’ page, you will find test net options displayed next to the Apex Pro logo on the top left hand of the page.
Select the preferred Testnet environment to proceed.

Unable to Connect Wallet

1. There could be various reasons for the difficulty in connecting your wallet to ApeX Pro on both the desktop and the app.

2. Desktop

If you use wallets like MetaMask with in-browser integration, ensure you’re signed into your wallet via the integration before logging in to Apex Pro.

3. App

Update your wallet app to the latest version. Also, ensure your ApeX Pro app is updated. If not, update both apps and try connecting again.
Connectivity issues might arise due to VPN or server errors.
Certain wallet apps might require being opened first before launching the Apex Pro app.

4. Consider submitting a ticket through the ApeX Pro Discord helpdesk for further assistance.