diff --git a/docs/wiki/DEX-Trading-Account-Management.md b/docs/wiki/DEX-Trading-Account-Management.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..b810940be2 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/wiki/DEX-Trading-Account-Management.md @@ -0,0 +1,104 @@ +# Guide to Managing Your DEX Trading Account + +In this guide, we will discuss how you can manage your DEX Trading Account. + +Let's get started! + +## Setting Up Your DEX Trading Account + +Before you can start buying and selling on Decred DEX, you'll need a DEX trading +account. If you've already followed all the steps in the [Initial Setup +Guide](./Client-Installation-and-Configuration.md/#initial-setup), you're all +set. If not, let's create your DEX trading account together: + +1. Go to the `Markets` Page. +2. Find the `Create Account` button and click it. + + + +3. Follow the steps in the [Initial Setup Guide](./Client-Installation-and-Configuration.md/#initial-setup) from step 4. + +**IF** you've already created the wallet you plan to use and funded it with the +required bond amount, you can skip steps 6 and 7 of the [Initial Setup +Guide](./Client-Installation-and-Configuration.md/#initial-setup). + +## Adding an existing DEX Trading Account + +If you have an existing DEX account that you want to use with a new setup, here's how you can do it: + +1. Go to the `Settings` Page. +2. Click on `Import Account`. + + + +3. Choose the exported DEX account `.json` file by clicking on `load from file`. + + + +4. Click `Authorize Import`. + +Easy as that! + +## Disabling a DEX Trading Account + +If you want to temporarily disable your DEX trading account, follow these steps: + +1. Visit the `Settings` Page. +2. Click on the DEX account in the `Registered Dexes` list. For example, it might be `dex.decred.org:7232 ⚙️`. + + + +2. On the selected DEX account settings page, click on the `Disable Account`. +3. Confirm the action with your app password. + +If successful, the DEX trading account **will not be listed until it is added again**. + +**Note**: Keep in mind that you can't disable your account if you have active +orders or unspent bonds. + +## Re-enabling a DEX Trading Account + +If you disabled your account but want to re-enable it: + +1. Go to the `Settings` Page. +2. Choose the DEX host you previously disabled. You can click on a pre-defined + host or enter the address of the host after clicking on the `add a different + server` button. + + + +3. Your old account will be automatically discovered and enabled. + +**Note**: Remember, after re-enabling, you'll need to create fidelity bonds to +use your account again. + +## Managing your DEX Trading Account Tier + +To manage your DEX trading account tier, here's what you need to do: + +1. Visit the `Settings` Page. +2. Click on the DEX account in the `Registered Dexes` list. In this example, it + will be `dex.decred.org:7232 ⚙️` + + + +3. On the DEX account settings page, click `Update Bond Options`. +4. Choose the asset for your fidelity bonds and set your `Target Tier`. +5. Submit the form to update your bond options. + +**Note**: Make sure you have enough funds to cover your desired `Target Tier`. + +## Wrapping Up + +That's it! You've learned how to manage your DEX Trading Account. + +While this guide covers the basics, there are more advanced topics like updating +DEX hosts and TLS certificates. But for now, you're ready to dive into the +exciting world of DEX trading! + +## Glossary + +- **Fidelity Bonds**: These are locked funds redeemable by you in the future. +They help prevent disruptive behavior in trades like backing out on swaps. +- **Target Tier**: This is the target account tier you wish to maintain. +Set to zero if you wish to disable tier maintenance (i.e do not post new bonds). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/wiki/images/create-account-market-page.png b/docs/wiki/images/create-account-market-page.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..bf79fb2037 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/wiki/images/create-account-market-page.png differ diff --git a/docs/wiki/images/dex-accounts-settings.png b/docs/wiki/images/dex-accounts-settings.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..a68f45a78f Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/wiki/images/dex-accounts-settings.png differ diff --git a/docs/wiki/images/import-dex-from-file.png b/docs/wiki/images/import-dex-from-file.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..43b3945e04 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/wiki/images/import-dex-from-file.png differ