> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.algodex.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.algodex.com/algodex/trading-guide.md).

# Trading Guide

#### Accessing Mainnet:

Navigate to [app.algodex.com](https://app.algodex.com/about) to trade on Mainnet. Please note that these are real assets and your money could become lost. It is advised that you read over the [Terms of Service](https://app.algodex.com/algodex_tos.pdf). US and Canadian users will be restricted to certain assets only.

#### Connecting a Wallet:

*Note: Cursor is represented by yellow indicator in photos*

1. Create a [MyAlgo](https://wallet.myalgo.com/new-account) wallet. If you already have a wallet, ignore this step.
2. Go to [app.algodex.com](https://app.algodex.com/about)
3. Click the "CONNECT WALLET" button.

![](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107652076/178598747-6037b1ad-810f-4326-a83d-3c60b65d3f26.png)

4\. Ensure popup blocker is disabled so MyAlgo wallet can prompt a login.

5\. Login and select the wallet you wish to connect.

![](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107652076/178598762-e0b91e3e-d254-4b4f-ad6d-cdf949020cbf.png)

#### Placing a Limit Order:

1. Find the asset you want to trade in the navigation pane.

![](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107652076/178598774-93285d47-58e5-4112-9301-6c47ceca27dd.png)

2\. Click the "LIMIT" button.

![](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107652076/178598793-94c99094-afd9-4b35-aab2-050905592d0a.png)

3\. Enter your order information in the bottom right. (Tip: you can select an open order in the order book tab to autofill the price)

![](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107652076/178598802-0b7c9202-eb4b-4bb0-ad3d-5a413cd3fa48.png)

4\. Click the "BUY" or "SELL" button.

![](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107652076/178598813-a834fb38-e6dc-4242-84e2-9ad20e05c3ca.png)

5\. Sign the transaction in the MyAlgo wallet popup.

![](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107652076/178598832-34b04cc1-4b04-405d-8e9d-3053777bae32.png)

6\. Once made, view your order in the "OPEN ORDERS" button. If your order executes immediately, see your assets change in the "ASSETS" menu.

#### Placing a Market Order:

1. Find the asset you want to trade in the navigation pane.

![](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107652076/178598847-e3cc10c9-97b6-4c28-9001-cb7ba211223c.png)

2\. Click the "MARKET" button.

3\. Enter your order information in the bottom right. (Tip: you can select an open order in the order book tab to autofill the price).

![](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107652076/178598855-34cc577d-4f75-4db0-a14d-730c1717a467.png)

4\. Click the “BUY …” or “SELL …” button.

![](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107652076/178598869-abb2a3a8-7bc0-44e3-9c6c-efe5bccb50fd.png)

5\. Sign the transaction in the MyAlgo wallet popup.

![](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107652076/178598883-c9341a3e-1109-494c-81ba-680fdb033f94.png)

6\. Once made, see your assets change in the “ASSETS” menu. Market orders usually execute immediately so nothing will change in the “OPEN ORDERS” menu.

#### Cancelling an Order:

1. Click the “OPEN ORDERS” button.
2. Click the “X” button on the order you wish to cancel.

![](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107652076/178598899-f8f41d25-bac9-45ac-a4dd-dd59f2a75794.png)

3\. Sign the transaction in the MyAlgo wallet popup.