# Using WalletConnect for DApps

### Introduction

WalletConnect v2 is a communications protocol for web3 – WalletConnect is a simple yet powerful multichain wallet connection interface that lets you log into DApps on your desktop and sign transactions using Nova Wallet.

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Not every DApp will support WalletConnect – the development team for each DApp has to add support for it. Information on how a development team can add WalletConnect functionality is available here: <https://docs.walletconnect.com/2.0/>
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### How to use WalletConnect v2 with Nova Wallet

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For demonstration purposes, we are using the Hydration.
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1. Open the DApp that you wish to connect to on your **desktop** and select WalletConnect.
2. A **QR code** will now appear on the DApp.

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3. Open the Nova Wallet application.
4. `Select` the **WalletConnect icon** at the top left of the assets screen.
5. Your camera will now be opened, use it to `scan` the **QR code** on your desktop.
6. Once you have scanned the QR code, `select` **Allow**.
7. Your wallet will now be connected to the DApp.

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Make sure that you select your preferred account, when it is prompted.

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<summary>You can verify your connection ...</summary>

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Once you have connected via WalletConnect you will see that you have done it **successfully** from the assets screen of Nova Wallet.

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<summary>To initiate a transaction ...</summary>

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When you want to initiate a **transaction** on the DApp, you will be prompted on your Nova Wallet device to sign the transaction by `selecting` **Confirm**.

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