HOW TO SWAP SOLANA COINS + TOKENS USING SOLANA COMPASS

Swapping tokens on Solana has never been easier. Through Solana Compass, users can access Jupiter, the most reliable decentralized exchange aggregator on Solana, directly from the site's interface. Whether you want to exchange SOL for USDC, or any other SPL token, this quick guide will show you exactly how to do it safely and efficiently.

Step 1: Go to Solana Compass

1. Open your browser and head to solanacompass.com

2. From the top navigation bar, click on Solana Swap *This will automatically open the Jupiter swap interface embedded directly within Solana Compass

   

Step 2: Connect Your Wallet

1. You'll see the Jupiter swap box with a "Connect Wallet" button at the top-right corner

2. Click it and choose your preferred Solana wallet (like Phantom, Backpack, or Solflare) *Make sure you're connected to the main Solana network before continuing

Step 3: Choose the Tokens to Swap

1. Once connected, you'll see two dropdown menus:

   • The top one represents the token you're swapping from (e.g., USDC)

   • The bottom one represents the token you're swapping to (e.g., SOL)

2. You can also click the circular arrow icon between them to reverse the direction of the swap

   

Step 4: Review Live Rates and Slippage

1. Jupiter automatically finds the best swap route across Solana's decentralized exchanges

2. You'll see:

   • Exchange rate

   • Expected output amount

   • Network fee

   • And estimated slippage tolerance

3. Before confirming, review these details to make sure everything looks right

(If you're curious to understand how Solana dApps like Jupiter operate and rank on-chain, you can check our other guide on How to Explore Solana dApp Activity and Network Usage with Solana Compass, it dives deeper into analytics and performance metrics.

Step 5: Confirm the Swap

1. Click "Swap" to proceed

2. Your wallet will prompt you to approve the transaction. Once approved, Jupiter executes the swap instantly using Solana's lightning-fast network

3. You'll get a confirmation message showing that your swap is complete, along with a link to view it on Solscan or Solana Explorer

Step 6: Verify Your New Balance

1. After the transaction confirms, return to your wallet to view your updated balance

2. If you swapped to a new token that isn't visible yet, simply click "Manage Tokens" inside your wallet and add it manually

To help you keep track of your assets safely without risking private keys, you can also explore our related guide on How to Create a Watch-Only Wallet in Phantom to Track Balances Safely.

Conclusion

Solana Compass makes token swaps simple by integrating Jupiter directly into its dashboard. In just a few clicks, users can trade any SPL token with minimal fees and maximum speed, all within one trusted Solana hub.

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