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# Connecting Your Wallet

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To interact with **Zipper**, you need to **connect a Fabric-compatible wallet**. This connection allows you to **zip and unzip assets, view your transaction history, and manage your Zipper account**.

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**Note:** While this guide focuses on **MetaMask**, the process is relatively similar for other supported wallets.
{% endhint %}

### **Before You Connect**

Zipper operates **on the Fabric blockchain**, meaning your wallet **must be connected to Fabric** to interact with the protocol. If you haven’t added **Fabric to MetaMask**, follow the steps below.

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### **Step 1: Add Fabric Testnet Network to MetaMask**

If you haven't added Fabric yet, you can do so manually:

1. **Open MetaMask** in your browser.
2. Click on the **network selector dropdown** in the top-left corner. (It typically displays "Ethereum Mainnet" by default.)
3. Click on **"Add a custom network"** at the bottom of the dropdown.
4. Enter the **Fabric Testnet network details**:
   * **Network Name:** Fabric Testnet
   * **New RPC URL:** `rpc.fabriclabs.org`
   * **Chain ID:** `1584821`
   * **Currency Symbol:** `tFAB`
   * **Block Explorer URL:** `scan.fabriclabs.org`
5. Click **"Save"** to add the Fabric Testnet network.
6. To switch to the Fabric network, click on the **network selector dropdown** again and select **"Fabric Testnet"** from the list.

### **Step 2: Connecting Your Wallet to Zipper**

Once your wallet is set to the **Fabric network**, follow these steps to connect:

1. Click **"Connect Wallet"** in the Zipper **header bar**.
2. Select **MetaMask** from the list of available wallets.
3. A **MetaMask pop-up will appear**, asking for permission to connect to **Zipper.trade**.

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#### **Is Connecting Safe?**

✅ Connecting your wallet **only grants read access -** Zipper **cannot move funds** without your explicit approval. ✅ Always **verify the website URL** ([**https://zipper.trade**](https://zipper.trade)) to avoid phishing attempts.
{% endhint %}

4. Click **"Connect"** to proceed.

### **Step 3: Signing the Authentication Request**

After connecting, **MetaMask will prompt you to sign a message**. This is a **signature request**, which helps verify your ownership of the connected wallet.

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#### Why is this safe?

* This **does NOT initiate a blockchain transaction** or incur gas fees.
* It is **purely for authentication** to link your wallet to your Zipper account.
  {% endhint %}

Click **"Sign"** to complete the login process.

### **Step 4: Accessing Your Zipper Account**

Once signed in, clicking on **"App"** will reveal:&#x20;

✔ Your **Zipper transaction history**&#x20;

✔ **Deposit & withdrawal options**&#x20;

✔ Your **Zipped assets on Fabric**

You are now **ready to begin zipping and unzipping**, which is explained in detail on the **next page**.


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