> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://cove-cash.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect Your Solana Wallet to Cove

> Connect Phantom, Solflare, or Backpack to Cove to start sending private payments. No account creation needed — just connect and go.

Cove uses the Solana wallet adapter, so connecting takes a single click — no account, no sign-up form, no email address. Once your wallet is connected, you can deposit funds and generate a claim link immediately.

## Supported wallets

Cove works with any wallet that supports the Solana wallet adapter standard. The three wallets tested and recommended are:

* **Phantom** — [phantom.app](https://phantom.app)
* **Solflare** — [solflare.com](https://solflare.com)
* **Backpack** — [backpack.app](https://backpack.app)

## How to connect

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the send page">
    Go to [cove-cash.vercel.app/send](https://cove-cash.vercel.app/send). You will see the live transfer composer with a wallet connect button at the bottom of the card.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click the connect button">
    Click **Connect Wallet**. A modal appears listing the wallets detected in your browser.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your wallet">
    Choose Phantom, Solflare, or Backpack from the list. Your wallet extension will open and ask you to approve the connection.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve the connection">
    Confirm in your wallet. The button updates to show your abbreviated public key, and the send form becomes active.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  No account creation is required. Cove never stores your private key or asks for personal information — connecting your wallet is all you need to get started.
</Note>

<Warning>
  If no wallet is connected, the **Generate claim link** button stays disabled. You must connect a wallet before you can deposit funds or create a link.
</Warning>

<Tip>
  Make sure your wallet holds enough SOL to cover both the deposit amount and the transaction fee. A small amount of SOL (around 0.002 SOL) is needed on top of whatever you plan to deposit, even when sending USDC or USDT.
</Tip>