Buying Solana & Buying a Solana Token

This guide covers two main topics:

1. How to Buy Solana (SOL) with USD

2. How to Purchase a Token Using SOL

Part 1: How to Buy Solana (SOL) with USD

Method 1: Buying Directly Through Phantom Wallet

1. Download & Open Phantom Wallet

• If you haven’t already, download the Phantom Wallet app and/or google chrome extension.

• Open the app/extension.

1. Initiate Purchase

• Click on “Buy” and select SOL.

1. Choose Payment Method

• Options include: Debit Card, Apple Pay, Venmo, Google Pay, PayPal, or Stripe.

1. Complete Transaction

• Follow the prompts to complete the purchase.

Method 2: Buying via Jupiter Onboard

1. Visit Jupiter Onboard

• Navigate to the Jupiter Onboard website.

1. Select Asset

• Choose SOL as the asset you want to buy.

1. Choose Payment Method

• Options include: Apple Pay, Credit/Debit Card, Bank Transfer, Google Pay, Venmo, or PayPal.

1. Complete the Purchase & Send SOL

• After completing your purchase, send it to your Phantom Wallet's (or whatever wallet your using) Solana receive address.

Method 3: Buying via MoonPay iOS App

1. Download MoonPay App

• Get the MoonPay app from the iOS App Store.

1. Select & Purchase SOL

• Choose SOL and enter the desired purchase amount.

• Complete your payment using your preferred method.

1. Receive SOL

• Your SOL will be delivered to your connected Phantom Wallet or send it to your wallets solana receive address.

Method 5: Buying via Centralized Exchanges (Coinbase, Kraken, etc.)

1. Sign Up

• Register for an account on a major exchange (e.g., Coinbase or Kraken).

1. Purchase SOL

• Use your bank account, credit/debit card, or PayPal to buy SOL.

1. Note on Withdrawals

• Some exchanges may require up to a week before allowing you to withdraw SOL to your Phantom Wallet.

Part 2: How to Purchase a Token Using SOL

Method 1: Buying Directly Through Pump.fun

1. Visit Pump.fun

• Go to the Pump.fun website.

1. Connect Your Wallet

• Connect your Phantom Wallet.

1. Find Your Token

• Search for the token or navigate to its dedicated subpage.

1. Buy the Token

• Click Buy and approve the transaction in your wallet.

1. Completion

• The purchased token will appear in your Phantom Wallet.

Method 2: Swapping SOL for the Token in Phantom Wallet

1. Open Phantom Wallet

• Launch your Phantom Wallet app.

1. Initiate Swap

• Click on the swap icon (the middle icon with two arrows).

1. Set Swap Details

• Under “You Pay”, select SOL.

• Under “You Receive”, paste the token’s contract address (CA) into the search bar.

1. Confirm Swap

• Select the token from the search results and confirm the swap.

1. Wait for Completion

• Wait a few seconds for the transaction to complete. The tokens will then appear in your wallet.

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