# Connecting to a wallet account

### Ensure that your wallet supports the bridge chain origin

#### Energy Web X (EWX)

To ensure that your wallet supports the Energy Web X chain, please check if it is one of the supported networks in your wallet.

If not, please refer to below details to add Energy Web X as a custom network in your wallet:

* **RPC URL:** <wss://public-rpc.mainnet.energywebx.com/ws>
* **Name:** Energy Web X
* **Token Symbol:** EWT
* **Network Type:** Substrate
* **Block Explorer:** <https://energywebx.subscan.io/>

#### Energy Web Chain (EWC)

Make sure that Energy Web Chain is enabled in "Manage Networks" settings in your wallet.

#### Ethereum

Make sure that Ethereum is enabled in "Manage Networks" settings in your wallet.

### Connect bridge origin wallet account

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Security Notice**\
EWX Bridging uses trustless pallets to secure your assets. Never share your private keys or seed phrase.
{% endhint %}

The first step is to select which chain you would like to transfer EWT from. Simply hover or click on the option under `FROM` label and a dropdown will appear. However, the destination chain cannot be changed (refer to [bridge routes ](https://app.gitbook.com/o/-MaVNTC0phnhS2JhwPF0/s/nf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me/~/changes/177/ewx-ecosystem/ewx-bridging#bridge-routes)).

<figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2FuNS0Urcb8dW5axXW6o1c%2FScreenshot%202025-10-22%20at%2010.21.25%E2%80%AFAM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=8dfef149-f258-44ec-ba59-dd5a4d790fc8" alt=""><figcaption><p>Choose FROM chain</p></figcaption></figure>

Click on `Connect Wallet` button either at the bottom of the page or at the navigation header. A modal window will appear that prompts wallet connection. The interface differs slightly when connecting to an EWX account versus a non-EWX account, as explained in the following sections.

### Connecting to Energy Web X

Choose your preferred wallet to connect.

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Once connected, you will see your wallet details such as address and balance.

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#### View account details on explorer

Click on the `View on Explorer` button to check the wallet account in the official EWX Explorer.&#x20;

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This action will open a new tab to show wallet account details on [Subscan](https://energywebx.subscan.io/).

<figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2FdjdAnKo5EPAxX75AyyrJ%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6db7b301-4a66-4bbc-9a15-aa2064a6dc8b" alt=""><figcaption><p>Wallet account details shown on the explorer</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Switch accounts

In order to be able to switch accounts, ensure that accounts are enabled for connection to the EWX Bridging Web App in your wallet. Below are examples on how to do so.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Example for SubWallet Browser Extension" %}
{% hint style="success" %}
Before enabling the accounts, ensure that there are multiple accounts setup in your wallet extension.
{% endhint %}

1. Click on this `Connect` icon<br>

   <figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2FqQMWArAjUApyEvJgc9Hx%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=312562c7-ecc1-4073-b164-f0ab5f0d7873" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>The Connect icon in SubWallet Browser Ext</p></figcaption></figure>
2. Select the accounts to be connected to the EWX Staking Web App and click on the `Confirm` button<br>

   <figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2FJmEK9HjJCNchqbWhvqgY%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=16a91c7b-9e9d-43fa-8690-99029f01fd51" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Enable multiple accounts</p></figcaption></figure>
3. Hover on the `Connect` icon again and the number of accounts connected will be displayed<br>

   <figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2FfYUsSkiWBpUlFkANy5AI%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=61b09b73-962c-4302-9497-403729ffb9d1" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Number of accounts connected</p></figcaption></figure>

{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Example for PolkadotJS Browser Extension" %}
{% hint style="success" %}
Before enabling the accounts, ensure that there are multiple accounts setup in your wallet extension.
{% endhint %}

1. Click on the `Connect Accounts` button\ <br>

   <figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2FFD1JG5slsexviDQYZsl1%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=99adea49-517f-4a2d-b974-0957c3d530a6" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Connect Account button</p></figcaption></figure>
2. Tick the checkboxes of accounts to be enabled and click on the `Connect` button<br>

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3. The accounts will automatically get enabled for connection to the EWX Staking Web App
   {% endtab %}
   {% endtabs %}

Click on the `Switch Account` button to switch wallet accounts.

<figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2FVpp3nm40270lHyG2swVP%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=77af8dfe-b0b2-4423-b9f0-0180fec773eb" alt="" width="361"><figcaption><p>Switch connected wallet account</p></figcaption></figure>

Choose the account to switch to and automatically the web app connects the selected account.

<figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2FSAYCR7ZeRVMHTphS5Dsa%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4c7e30e6-00f0-4422-8b3b-14daa8b34258" alt="" width="362"><figcaption><p>Switch account selection dialog</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Disconnect

Simply click on the `Disconnect` button.

<figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2FzEyqUkDf4HJsdXQrJkgH%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=adf1ca2c-5055-4740-871d-c1d006f8be75" alt="" width="361"><figcaption><p>Disconnect account</p></figcaption></figure>

### Connecting to Energy Web Chain or Ethereum

Choose your preferred wallet to connect.

<figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2FqTFsS2RhAzn2fV1RWWei%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=16fbcd1b-4d97-4a3f-ba3b-40a9da3d0f3d" alt=""><figcaption><p>Connect Wallet modal</p></figcaption></figure>

Once connected, you will see your wallet details such as address and balance.

<figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2FjF9KxLoaExILvscZa8H9%2FScreenshot%202025-10-23%20at%206.49.48%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=fbd88f6e-5bf3-4079-bb41-5f00a599546a" alt=""><figcaption><p>Wallet balance and address</p></figcaption></figure>

#### View account details on explorer

Click on the `View on Explorer` button to check the wallet account in the blockchain explorer, depending whether you are connected to Energy Web Chain or Ethereum. This action will open a new tab to show the wallet details.

<figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2FeSzrD2NQpsUSOEoFz8w4%2FScreenshot%202025-10-23%20at%206.51.44%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c5a24523-c95f-46fd-9f8e-93bdd772ddc6" alt="" width="313"><figcaption><p>View wallet account on the explorer</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2FSOfAu34nbxMW703uPbR1%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=013fff0b-f0c6-4d0f-ae48-a4f3ab6c3e22" alt=""><figcaption><p>EWC explorer</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2FJH4mAkJrg4SWxyCzDJN6%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=aa15f4fe-bed5-4a83-bbc0-63fbe943c841" alt=""><figcaption><p>Ethereum explorer</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Disconnect

Simply click on the `Disconnect` button.

<figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2FEy0xibl1jaqvlg2bilid%2FScreenshot%202025-10-23%20at%207.10.53%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=540cedd1-534e-4ff9-b5d4-9d2cb76310a0" alt="" width="312"><figcaption><p>Disconnect account</p></figcaption></figure>

### Switch network

#### Switching between EWC and ETH

You can switch chain between EWC and ETH without disconnecting, the same address will be used. To do so, simply hover or click on the option under `FROM` label and switch to a non-EWX chain.

<figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2Fwhk2EwbZ2D1BYYXWmWAU%2FScreenshot%202025-10-23%20at%207.08.26%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=dbbc7949-d9fb-4de2-a4bf-f556093579b8" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Switch to EWC</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Switching from/to EWX

A modal will appear to inform you that the current wallet session will be disconnected. Click `Confirm` to continue.

<figure><img src="https://4257445316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnf3YeoQlQerc93GsC2Me%2Fuploads%2F60F5UaNN0jBEDvA6sIcl%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=433a9a78-cb95-48da-b9a4-dc821f3c006d" alt=""><figcaption><p>Switch Network modal</p></figcaption></figure>