# How to Deposit

Depositing funds into your CordEx wallet is simple and secure. Follow these steps to add assets and start trading:

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1\. Open the Deposit Modal

* Navigate to the **Portfolio** tab in CordEx.
* Click the **“Connect External Wallet”** modal.
* Press the **“Deposit Portal”** button — this will open an external link to the deposit interface.

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2\. Connect Your Wallet

* On the Deposit Portal, **connect your external wallet**.
* **Double-check the address** displayed — it must match your **CordEx wallet address**.

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3\. Input Deposit Amount

* Enter the **amount** you wish to deposit.
* Click the **Confirm tick** to validate your input.

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4\. Send Funds

* Press **Send** to initiate the deposit.
* A **secondary sign message** will pop up — sign it to finalize and complete the deposit.

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5\. Deposit Not Showing?

* If you completed the send but your balance **does not update**, click the **“Deposit not Showing Balance?”** button below the modal.
* This lets you **view deposits that are still waiting to be finalized** and ensures you know the status of your transaction.

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Once confirmed, your funds will appear in your CordEx wallet, ready to trade.
