# Activate Account

To execute transactions on Demex, you have to activate your account. 

Activating your account requires you to sign a transaction that:

* Allows you to utilize Demex on Web3 wallets such as MetaMask
* Acts as a necessary step for you to perform in EVM transactions
* Enables you to link your native $SWTH balance transparently between Demex L1 and the EVM submodule—that means your $SWTH balance will be the same on both your `swth1...` address on Leap / Keplr as well as your `0x...`address on Metamask (assuming you use the same private keys or secret phrase).

Activation is a **one-time requirement**, meaning you only need to perform this step once.

## Walkthrough

The following instructions illustrate how to activate your account on Demex.

**Step 1:** Go to [Demex](https://app.dem.exchange/) and [connect your wallet](https://guide.dem.exchange/welcome/getting-started/connect-wallet). 

**Step 2:** [Deposit](https://guide.dem.exchange/welcome/getting-started/depositing) funds if needed.

**Step 3**: Perform your first action as per normal (e.g. trade, lend, add liquidity). When doing so, the following dialogue will appear, prompting you to activate your account. This will happen if you are a new user or have used Demex before **`03/07/2023`** and have not used it since.

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**Step 3:** Follow the instructions in the pop-up to activate your account.&#x20;

{% hint style="success" %}
Congratulations, with your account activated and funded, you're ready to explore and trade on Demex!
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