> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.olydash.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Start

> Get started with Olydash in under 5 minutes

## Step 1: Connect Your Account

Go to [app.olydash.io](https://app.olydash.io) and click **Connect** in the top right corner.

Olydash supports three authentication methods:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Email" icon="envelope">
    Sign in with your email address. A wallet will be created automatically for you.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Wallet" icon="wallet">
    Connect an existing Web3 wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect, etc.)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Passkey" icon="key">
    Use biometric authentication for secure, passwordless access.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Step 2: Deploy Safe Wallet

After connecting, Olydash will prompt you to deploy a **Gnosis Safe** smart wallet on Polygon. This enables gasless transactions when trading on Polymarket.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Deploy Wallet">
    The onboarding modal will guide you through the process.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for deployment">
    The Safe wallet is deployed via the Polymarket relayer — no gas fees required.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wallet ready">
    Once deployed, your Safe address is cached locally for future sessions.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step 3: Approve USDC

Before placing trades, you need to approve USDC spending for the Polymarket exchange contracts:

* **CTF Exchange** — for standard markets
* **Neg Risk CTF Exchange** — for negatively correlated markets

The approval step is a one-time transaction per contract.

## Step 4: Deposit USDC

Deposit USDC (Polygon) to your Safe wallet address to start trading. You can use the **Deposit** button in the wallet dropdown.

<Warning>
  Olydash operates on the **Polygon** network. Make sure your USDC is on Polygon (USDC.e or native USDC), not Ethereum mainnet.
</Warning>

## Step 5: Start Trading

You're ready to trade! Navigate to any market and:

1. **Select an outcome** (Yes/No)
2. **Choose order type** — Market or Limit
3. **Enter amount** and confirm
4. **Monitor** your position in the Portfolio tab

<Card title="Learn more about trading" icon="arrow-right" href="/features/trading">
  See the full Trading guide for advanced features like limit orders and order management.
</Card>