How to Connect Your Wallet to Padre Terminal (Step-by-Step)
Connecting a wallet is the only real "setup" step on Padre Terminal — there's no account form, no KYC upload, no waiting for approval. That said, a few decisions in this first step matter for your security later, so it's worth doing properly rather than rushing through it.
Before you connect: pick the right wallet
Padre Terminal supports wallets across Solana, Ethereum, Base, and BNB Chain. If you already trade on any of these networks, you likely have a compatible wallet installed. If you're starting fresh, a few starting points:
- Solana: Phantom or Solflare are the most common browser-extension wallets.
- Ethereum / Base / BNB Chain: MetaMask or Rabby cover all three, since they're EVM-compatible networks.
You don't need a separate wallet per chain if you use a multi-chain wallet like Phantom (which now supports EVM chains too) — but keeping chains in separate wallets is a reasonable habit if you trade larger amounts, simply to limit blast radius if one wallet is ever compromised.
Step 1 — Open the terminal and select "Connect Wallet"
On both desktop and mobile, the connect button sits in the top right of the interface. Selecting it opens a list of supported wallets for each chain — pick the one installed in your browser or on your phone.
Step 2 — Approve the connection in your wallet
Your wallet extension (or app, on mobile) will pop up asking you to approve the connection. This step only shares your public wallet address with the terminal — it does not hand over your private key or ask for your seed phrase. Any prompt asking for your seed phrase at this stage is not legitimate; close it and don't proceed.
Step 3 — Set up 2FA and client-side encryption
Once connected, Padre Terminal asks you to set a dedicated password used to encrypt your session client-side, plus an optional 2FA layer. This password is separate from your wallet's own password — it protects the terminal session itself.
Because encryption happens client-side, the operating team has no way to access your funds or session even if their servers were compromised. That also means there's no "forgot password" recovery through support — treat this password with the same care as a wallet password.
Step 4 — Fund your wallet (if you haven't already)
Padre Terminal doesn't hold custody of your funds at any point — you're trading directly from your connected wallet. Make sure your wallet has enough of the relevant native token (SOL, ETH, BNB, etc.) to cover both your trade size and network gas fees.
Step 5 — Place a small test order first
Before sizing into a larger position, it's worth placing one small trade to confirm everything is wired up correctly — wallet balance, network selection, and slippage settings. This also lets you see the fee cashback land in your wallet, which is a good way to confirm the referral/rewards program is active on your account.
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Open Padre Terminal →Common connection issues
Wallet not showing in the list
Make sure the wallet extension is unlocked before opening the terminal — locked wallets sometimes don't register as "installed" by the connect prompt.
Connected but balance shows zero
Double-check you're viewing the correct network tab inside the terminal. A Solana wallet won't show an Ethereum balance, and vice versa — each chain is a separate view.
Transaction stuck pending
This is almost always a network congestion or gas-price issue rather than a terminal issue. Check the network's status page, and consider adjusting gas settings in your wallet if it supports manual gas.