Hyperliquid® Exchange — Fast, On-chain Trading & Troubleshooting Guide

What is Hyperliquid®?

Hyperliquid® is a high-performance Layer-1 blockchain and decentralized exchange built to host on-chain order books, perpetual futures and spot trading with very low latency and high throughput. It combines on-chain transparency with exchange-grade performance, enabling traders to place orders and settle with one-block finality. For the official trading frontend visit the Hyperliquid® app. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Getting Started — Login & Connect Wallet

Hyperliquid® uses wallet connections rather than traditional username/password accounts. To start:

• Open the official app at app.hyperliquid.xyz and click “Connect Wallet.” :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Select a supported wallet (e.g., Phantom, MetaMask via injected provider or WalletConnect depending on the chain).
• Authorize the connection and, if required, sign a login message from your wallet to authenticate.

If you prefer reading docs before trading, Hyperliquid® maintains developer and protocol documentation that explains architecture and contract behavior. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Trading on Hyperliquid® Exchange

Once connected you can deposit supported assets, trade spot and perpetual instruments, and manage open orders directly on the on-chain order books. Hyperliquid® supports many instruments and is optimized for low slippage and fast execution; consult the app’s Trade page to view available markets. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Smart traders should review the protocol's contract specs and order rules before using leverage—these details are documented in the official docs. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Troubleshooting Login & Connection Issues

Because access is wallet-based, most “login” problems are wallet or network related. Try the following fixes:

• Wallet not appearing: Ensure your wallet extension/mobile app is unlocked and on the right network. Reinstall or update the wallet if needed.
• Connection times out: Clear browser cache, disable conflicting extensions (adblockers / privacy tools), or use an incognito window.
• Signature or approval fails: Confirm you’re signing the correct message and that the account shown in the wallet is the one you intend to use.
• Deposit/withdraw errors: Check chain confirmations and any bridge status if moving assets cross-chain; monitor official status channels before panic. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Account Recovery & 2FA

Hyperliquid® does not custody private keys—account recovery is handled by your wallet provider. Keep these guidelines in mind:

• Backup your wallet seed phrase/private key securely offline; this is the only way to restore access.
• Hyperliquid® itself does not provide platform-level 2FA; use hardware wallets or wallet-level protections for additional security.
• For protocol or contract questions consult the Hyperliquid® docs and community channels. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Common Errors & How to Fix Them

• “Error connecting account”: Reconnect the wallet, switch RPC if using a custom node, and retry.
• Transaction declined/executed partially: Verify gas/fee settings and available balance; for leveraged trades check margin requirements.
• UI showing stale data: Refresh the app or check the docs/status pages for ongoing incidents. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}