> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://sol-perps-bot.gitbook.io/sol-perps-bot-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://sol-perps-bot.gitbook.io/sol-perps-bot-docs/getting-started/quickstart.md).

# Web Quickstart

Get started trading perpetual futures on Fluvion in five simple steps.

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## 1. Connect Your Wallet (Email, Solana, or EVM)

1. Navigate to the Fluvion Web DEX application.
2. Click **Connect Wallet** in the top-right corner.
3. Choose your preferred login method:
   * **Email Login**: Enter your email address to sign in instantly with an embedded non-custodial wallet (no seed phrase required).
   * **Solana Wallets**: Connect **Phantom**, **Solflare**, or **Backpack**.
   * **EVM Wallets**: Connect **MetaMask**, **Rabby**, **Coinbase Wallet**, or **WalletConnect** across supported chains (**Ethereum** and **Robinhood Chain**).
4. Approve the connection request in your wallet or enter the one-time passcode for email.

> \[!NOTE] When connecting with a Solana wallet, ensure you have a small amount of native SOL (0.02–0.05 SOL) to cover initial network gas. If connecting via EVM (Ethereum or Robinhood), keep a small fraction of native gas for deposit approval.

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## 2. Initialize Trading Account & Session Key

Unlike traditional DEXes that require you to sign a wallet transaction for every single order, amendment, or cancellation, Fluvion uses **Cryptographic Session Keys** for gasless, high-speed trading:

1. When connecting for the first time, a prompt will appear requesting you to **Sign Session Key**.
2. Click **Sign & Enable Trading**.
3. Sign the message inside your wallet (or automatic for email). This signs a temporary cryptographic session that authorizes the web client to execute trades on your behalf.
4. **No funds can ever be withdrawn via the session key**—fund movements (withdrawals and transfers) strictly require an explicit on-chain signature from your primary wallet.

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## 3. Deposit Collateral (USDC)

All perpetual contracts on Fluvion are margined and settled in **USDC**.

1. Click the **Deposit** button in the navigation header or inside the **Account Overview** panel.
2. Select your deposit network (**Solana**, **Ethereum**, or **Robinhood**).
3. Enter the amount of **USDC** you wish to deposit.
4. Review the transaction details and click **Confirm Deposit**.
5. Approve the transaction in your connected wallet.
6. Once confirmed on-chain (typically 1–2 seconds on Solana or Robinhood), your funds will be credited to your **Free Collateral** balance and ready for trading.

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## 4. Place Your First Perpetual Trade

1. **Select a Market**: Open the market selector in the top-left corner and pick a contract (e.g., **SOL-PERP**, **BTC-PERP**, or **ETH-PERP**).
2. **Choose Margin Mode**: Select **Cross** (shares collateral across all positions) or **Isolated** (isolates risk strictly to this position).
3. **Select Direction**: Click **Buy / Long** (if you expect the price to rise) or **Sell / Short** (if you expect the price to drop).
4. **Choose Order Type**:
   * **Market**: Fills instantly at the best available price in the orderbook.
   * **Limit**: Sets a specific entry price.
5. **Set Size & Leverage**:
   * Adjust the leverage slider (e.g., `5x`, `10x`, `20x`, or custom up to `100x`).
   * Enter your collateral amount or desired contract quantity.
6. **Configure Take-Profit (TP) & Stop-Loss (SL)** *(Optional but recommended)*:
   * Check the **TP/SL** toggle.
   * Enter your target profit price / percentage and stop-loss price / percentage.
7. **Submit Order**: Click **Place Order**. Your order will execute immediately (for Market orders) or rest in the orderbook (for Limit orders).

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## 5. Monitor and Close Your Position

Once filled, your open trade appears in the **Positions** tab at the bottom of the screen:

* **Entry Price**: Your execution price.
* **Mark Price**: The fair valuation used to calculate unrealized PnL and liquidation status.
* **Unrealized PnL**: Real-time dollar profit/loss and return on investment (% ROI).
* **Est. Liquidation Price**: The price at which the position will be liquidated if the market moves against you.
* **Actions**:
  * **Market Close**: Click **Market** on the position row to close the trade immediately at current market depth.
  * **Limit Close**: Click **Limit** and specify an exit price to place a closing reduce-only limit order.
  * **Edit TP/SL**: Adjust your profit target or stop loss at any time.

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## Next Steps

* Understand how Cross and Isolated margin operate in [Margin Modes](/sol-perps-bot-docs/perpetual-futures-mechanics/margin-modes.md).
* Learn about order types, slippage controls, and time-in-force options in [Order Types](/sol-perps-bot-docs/trading-basics/order-types.md).
* Dive into risk management, margin ratios, and liquidation mechanics in [Liquidations & Risk Engine](/sol-perps-bot-docs/perpetual-futures-mechanics/liquidations.md).