How to Swap Tokens via Metamask?

Last Modified:
March 1, 2024

Swapping is an easy way to exchange one crypto token for its equivalent amount in another form of fiat or cryptocurrency. You can do this using decentralized or centralized wallets or exchanges.

Here’s a quick guide to swapping crypto through your Metamask wallet.

(if you don't have an account yet, learn how to make one here.)

Step 1

Open your Metamask account and click “Swap.”

Step 2

Click “Start swapping.”

Step 3

Select the tokens you want to convert from and convert to.

Step 4

Select the amount you want to swap.

Step 5

Wait for Metamask to quote an exchange rate.

Step 6

If you are happy with the rate, swipe to swap. If not, you can wait for a better price before swiping to swap.

Step 7

Wait for Metamask to confirm the transaction. You may click on the token you are waiting to receive to check its status.

Step 8

If the transaction is taking too long, you may click “Speed Up” and pay an additional fee to make it push through faster.

Step 9

Congratulations! You have successfully completed a crypto swap on Metamask.