Supported wallets
SolBid uses the Solana Wallet Adapter, which supports all major Solana wallets including:- Phantom
- Solflare
- Backpack
- Ledger
- Sollet
- Slope
- And many more
SolBid operates on the Solana Devnet for testing purposes. Make sure your wallet is configured for Devnet.
Connecting your wallet
After logging into your SolBid account, follow these steps to connect your wallet:Locate the wallet button
In the top navigation bar, you’ll see the Select Wallet button (visible only when logged in).
Click to open wallet selector
Click the wallet button to open the wallet selection modal. You’ll see a list of all compatible Solana wallets.
Choose your wallet
Select your preferred wallet from the list. If you don’t have a wallet extension installed, you’ll be prompted to install one.
Approve the connection
Your wallet extension will open and ask you to approve the connection to SolBid. Click Approve or Connect in your wallet.
Auto-connect feature
SolBid is configured with auto-connect enabled. This means:- When you return to SolBid, your previously connected wallet will automatically reconnect
- You don’t need to manually connect your wallet each time you visit the site
- If you manually disconnect, auto-connect will be disabled until you connect again
Wallet connection requirements
Before you can perform any blockchain transactions, you must:- Be logged in to your SolBid account
- Have a wallet connected via the wallet button
- Have sufficient SOL in your wallet for transaction fees
- Have USDC tokens for placing bids (on Devnet)
Managing your wallet connection
Viewing your wallet address
Once connected, your wallet address appears in the navigation bar. Click the wallet button to:- View your full wallet address
- See your SOL balance
- Copy your address to clipboard
- Disconnect your wallet
Disconnecting your wallet
To disconnect your wallet:- Click the connected wallet button in the navigation
- Select Disconnect from the wallet modal
- Your wallet will be disconnected but you’ll remain logged into your SolBid account
Switching wallets
To switch to a different wallet:- Disconnect your current wallet
- Click the wallet button again
- Select a different wallet from the list
- Approve the connection in the new wallet
Network configuration
SolBid is currently configured to use the Solana Devnet:- Network: Solana Devnet
- RPC Endpoint:
https://api.devnet.solana.com - Currency: SOL (for transaction fees) and USDC (for bidding)
Make sure your wallet is set to Devnet. Most wallets default to Mainnet, so you’ll need to switch networks in your wallet settings.
Getting Devnet SOL and USDC
To participate in games on Devnet, you’ll need test tokens:SOL for transaction fees
- Visit the Solana Faucet
- Enter your wallet address
- Request Devnet SOL (you’ll receive 1-2 SOL)
USDC for bidding
You’ll need Devnet USDC tokens to place bids. Contact the SolBid team or use Solana’s token faucets to receive test USDC.Troubleshooting wallet issues
Wallet not appearing in the list
If your wallet doesn’t appear in the wallet selector:- Ensure your wallet extension is installed and enabled
- Refresh the page
- Try a different browser if the issue persists
Connection fails
If your wallet connection fails:- Check that your wallet is unlocked
- Ensure you’re approving the connection in your wallet
- Verify you’re on the correct network (Devnet)
- Try disconnecting and reconnecting
Transactions not working
If you can’t create games or place bids:- Confirm your wallet is still connected (check the navigation bar)
- Verify you have sufficient SOL for transaction fees
- Ensure you have USDC tokens for bidding
- Check that you’re on Devnet, not Mainnet
Next steps
With your wallet connected, you’re ready to:Play games
Learn how to create games and place bids
View your dashboard
Track your game history and statistics