> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://graphdex-1.gitbook.io/graphdex-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://graphdex-1.gitbook.io/graphdex-docs/getting-started/first-safety-checklist.md).

# First Safety Checklist

**Before your first trade, walk this checklist top to bottom — terminal, wallet, token, settings, decision.**

The terminal opens fast, but the first trade isn't a race. Five short blocks below cover everything worth confirming before sending an order. Skip them and the next thirty minutes become a forensic exercise; run them and the next thirty minutes become trading.

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**Read once, run every time**

The same five blocks apply to every new account, every new device, and every fresh trading session.
{% endhint %}

## TERMINAL AND ACCOUNT

* You're on the **official** GraphDex terminal URL — `terminal.graphdex.io`.
* Your browser is current.
* You signed in with the intended method ([Sign In & Connect](/graphdex-docs/getting-started/sign-in-and-connect.md)).
* The terminal shows a `Connected` state in the lower navigation.

## WALLET

* The connected wallet is the one you intend to use — address matches.
* The wallet has enough funds for the trade **and** Solana network fees.
* You read every wallet prompt before approving it.
* You never share your seed phrase or private key — not with anyone, not via any channel.

## TOKEN REVIEW

* You checked the **token pair** and the **contract address**.
* You reviewed Market Cap, Live Liquidity, transaction count, Volume, and price movement on the [Token Page](/graphdex-docs/trading/token-page.md).
* You reviewed [Audit Signals](/graphdex-docs/research/audit-signals.md) where shown on the row or token page.
* You understand audit signals are markers, not guarantees — a clean row is not a green light.

## TRADING SETTINGS

* You reviewed **Slippage** ([Slippage](/graphdex-docs/trading/slippage.md)).
* You reviewed **Priority fee** and **Validator bribe** if you've enabled them ([Priority Fee](/graphdex-docs/trading/priority-fee.md), [Validator Bribe](/graphdex-docs/trading/validator-bribe.md)).
* You understand faster execution settings can increase cost ([Risk of Fast Execution Settings](/graphdex-docs/trading/risk-of-fast-execution-settings.md)).
* You understand trades can fail or execute at a worse price during volatile conditions ([Execution Risks](/graphdex-docs/trading/execution-risks.md)).

## DECISION

GraphDex provides data and trading tools. It does **not** make trading decisions for you, and it does not guarantee execution, profit, or token safety.

* Don't trade funds you can't afford to lose.
* If anything on the checklist isn't true yet, pause until it is.
* If something behaves unexpectedly, use the [Help Center](/graphdex-docs/help-and-feedback/help-center.md).

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Solana network conditions can move fast. A clean checklist run still doesn't guarantee execution — it only removes the avoidable failure modes.
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## FAQs

<details>

<summary>How long does the checklist actually take?</summary>

About 60 seconds once you know the pattern — terminal URL → connection state → wallet address and balance → token page glance → Trading Settings sanity. Slower the first few times.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Do I need to run it before every trade?</summary>

The terminal/account block can be a one-time check per session. Wallet, token review, and trading settings deserve a fresh glance before every order — settings drift and token state changes.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What if I'm not sure about a checklist item?</summary>

Don't skip it. Open the linked sub-page, read the section that matches your case, and come back. If something is unclear after that, send a report through the [Help Center](/graphdex-docs/help-and-feedback/help-center.md).

</details>

<details>

<summary>A wallet prompt looks weird — what do I do?</summary>

Cancel it. Confirm you're on the official GraphDex domain. Then retry the connection. See [Wallet Security Notes](/graphdex-docs/wallet/wallet-security-notes.md).

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