How to buy Filecoin with your Solflare wallet?
Easiest ways to buy, swap, or transfer FIL directly into your Solflare wallet—step by step.
Looking to buy Filecoin? You can buy FIL easily using the Solflare Wallet, whether you prefer to use crypto or pay with fiat, like a credit card or bank transfer. Follow these steps to buy Filecoin using the Solflare mobile app or the browser extension.
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Buy Filecoin (FIL) directly in the Solflare mobile app by swapping from SOL or other supported tokens. This guide walks you through each step, from funding your wallet to confirming your swap—no third-party DEX required.
Set up or Open your Solflare Wallet
Step 1
Set up or Open your Solflare Wallet
Download and open the Solflare mobile app on your device. Log in to your existing wallet, or create a new one directly in the app.
Don't have an account yet? See our beginner's guide to setting up a Solflare wallet.
Don't have an account yet? See our beginner's guide to setting up a Solflare wallet.
Set up or Open your Solflare Wallet
Step 1
Set Up or Open Your Solflare Extension Wallet
Download and install the Solflare extension for your browser. Once installed, open the extension and log in to your wallet. If you're new to Solflare, click "I need a new wallet" to create one in minutes.
Need help? Follow our step-by-step Solflare wallet setup guide.
Need help? Follow our step-by-step Solflare wallet setup guide.
Deposit SOL or another supported token
Step 2
Deposit SOL or another supported token
Transfer SOL or any supported SPL token into your Solflare wallet. You can send funds from a centralized exchange, another wallet, or even purchase SOL with fiat directly inside the Solflare app.
Need help? Read our detailed guide on transferring tokens to Solflare.
Need help? Read our detailed guide on transferring tokens to Solflare.
Deposit SOL or another supported token
Step 2
Deposit SOL or another supported token
Transfer SOL (or another SPL token) to your Solflare wallet. You can send it from a centralized exchange or another wallet, or buy it with fiat directly in the Solflare app.
Go to the Swap tab
Step 3
Go to the Swap tab
Tap on the Swap tab inside your wallet. This feature lets you trade tokens directly—no need for a separate DEX.
Go to the Swap tab
Step 3
Go to the Swap tab
Navigate to the Swap section in your Solflare browser extension on the right side of your home screen (Portfolio tab) or click on the Trade tab from the menu on the left. Solflare's Swap feature lets you exchange tokens instantly—no need for third-party DEXs or leaving your wallet.
Select Filecoin
Step 4
Select Filecoin
Choose Filecoin (FIL) as the token you wish to purchase. Then, select the asset you want to swap from (for example, SOL or USDC) and enter the amount you want to buy.
Want to see what else you can buy? Explore all tokens available on Solflare.
Want to see what else you can buy? Explore all tokens available on Solflare.
Select Filecoin
Step 4
Select Filecoin
Choose Filecoin (FIL) as the token you want to buy. Then select the token you wish to swap from (like SOL or USDC), and enter the amount you'd like to exchange.
Want to see all available tokens? Browse the full list of tokens supported on Solflare.
Want to see all available tokens? Browse the full list of tokens supported on Solflare.
Confirm the swap
Step 5
Confirm the swap
Hit "Swap", review the details, and then "Slide to approve". Your new Filecoin tokens will appear in your wallet once the transaction is complete.
Need more help? See our full guide to swapping tokens with Solflare.
Need more help? See our full guide to swapping tokens with Solflare.
Confirm the swap
Step 5
Confirm the swap
Hit "Swap", review the details, and then "Confirm". Your new Filecoin tokens will appear in your wallet once the transaction is complete.
Need more help? See our full guide to swapping tokens with Solflare.
Need more help? See our full guide to swapping tokens with Solflare.
Check out live swap rates for Filecoin FIL
Before buying Filecoin FIL double check potential risks
Risk status: Danger
Mintable - Indicates if more tokens can be created after the initial launch.
Mintable
No
Mutable - Enables changes to the token’s metadata after creation.
Mutable
Yes
Freezable - Grants control to freeze token accounts and prevent transfers.
Freezable
No
Top holders - Percentage of the total supply held by the 20 largest wallets.
Top Holders %
99.93%
Total holders
17
Last risk check date
3/30/2026, 7:34:39 PM
FIL — Unverified token
Multiple tokens can use the same name and symbol. Always do your own research before trading. (Affects Filecoin).
FIL lp tokens largely unlocked
A large amount of Filecoin LP tokens are unlocked, allowing liquidity to be removed at any time.
FIL — Low Amount of holders
Not many holders are holding the token (Affects Filecoin).
FIL file metadata missing
No file metadata found associated with Filecoin.
Low number of LP providers for FIL
Only a few users are providing liquidity for Filecoin.
FAQ - How to Buy Filecoin with Solflare Wallet
What is Solflare Wallet?
Solflare is a non-custodial wallet designed for the Solana blockchain. It lets you securely store, send, receive, stake, and swap Solana-based tokens—including SPL tokens like Filecoin. Solflare is available as a mobile app, browser extension, and web wallet, making it a go-to choice for Solana users.
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