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

# How to Send a Tip to a Creator on Tip Stack Quickly

> Send a tip to any Tip Stack creator in seconds. Choose an amount, pick your payment method, sign the transaction, and your tip arrives instantly.

Every tip on Tip Stack goes directly to the creator — no middleman holds your funds, no platform custodies your wallet. You stay in control from the moment you open a creator's page to the moment the transaction confirms on-chain.

<Note>
  Tip Stack never stores your private keys. You sign directly in your wallet.
</Note>

## The full tipping flow

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the creator's page">
    Navigate to the creator's Tip Stack URL. Every creator has a unique address in the format:

    ```text theme={null}
    https://tipstack.fun/HANDLE
    ```

    The page loads the creator's profile, display name, and verified `.sol` domain (where set). If the handle is invalid or the creator hasn't completed setup, you'll see a "Creator Not Found" message.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your tip amount">
    Enter the amount you want to send. All amounts are entered in **USD** — Tip Stack automatically converts your chosen dollar value to the token you select at current market rates, fetched in real time.

    Quick-select presets are shown for common amounts. You can also type any custom value in the input field.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write an optional message">
    Add a personal message to accompany your tip. The creator will see this note in their dashboard alongside the tip notification. Leave it blank if you prefer a silent tip.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your payment method">
    Choose how you want to pay:

    * **Crypto** — pay with SOL, USDC, or any supported SPL token using your Solana wallet
    * **Fiat (NGN)** — pay with Nigerian naira by credit card or bank transfer via Fossa Pay
    * **Solana Pay QR** — scan the QR code with a mobile wallet for instant payment

    See [Payment Methods](/supporters/payment-methods) for a full breakdown of each rail.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect your wallet">
    For crypto payments, click **Connect Wallet**. Tip Stack uses **Dynamic Labs** for wallet connections, which supports:

    * Phantom
    * Solflare
    * Backpack
    * Coinbase Wallet
    * And many more Solana-compatible wallets

    Select your wallet provider from the modal, approve the connection request inside your wallet extension or app, and you'll return to the checkout page with your wallet address displayed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and sign the transaction">
    Before you sign, Tip Stack shows you a summary:

    * **Recipient** — the creator's display name and verified identifier
    * **Token** — the asset you're sending
    * **Amount** — the token amount equivalent to your USD input
    * **Network fee** — approximately 0.000005 SOL (Solana base fee)

    Click **Send Tip**. Your wallet extension opens a transaction approval screen showing the exact instructions — a transfer to the creator's wallet and a small platform fee transfer to Tip Stack's treasury. Approve the transaction in your wallet to proceed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for on-chain confirmation">
    After you sign, the transaction is submitted to the Solana network. Tip Stack verifies confirmation in real time via **Helius**, which confirms tips on-chain — the status indicator on screen updates from *Processing* to *Confirmed* once the transaction lands. This typically takes **under 2 seconds**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Done — your tip has arrived">
    You'll see a success screen with the transaction signature. The creator's wallet receives the net tip amount immediately. If you included a message, the creator sees it in their dashboard right away.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Anonymous tipping

You can tip anonymously — Tip Stack masks your wallet address in the creator's dashboard view. Your on-chain transaction is always publicly visible on the Solana blockchain, but the creator's notification and dashboard display only show "Anonymous Supporter" rather than your wallet address or any linked identity.

To send an anonymous tip, toggle the **Anonymous** switch on the checkout page before signing.

## Tip not going through?

<Accordion title="My wallet won't connect">
  Make sure your browser extension is unlocked and set to **Solana Mainnet**. If you're using Phantom, open the extension, click the network indicator at the top, and confirm it reads "Mainnet Beta". Then refresh the page and try connecting again.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Transaction failed on signing">
  This usually means insufficient SOL to cover the network fee (\~0.000005 SOL). Ensure your wallet holds a small amount of SOL in addition to the token you're tipping. If you're tipping with SOL itself, make sure the amount plus fee doesn't exceed your balance.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Status stuck on 'Processing'">
  Solana transactions occasionally take longer during periods of high network load. Wait up to 30 seconds. If the status doesn't update, check the transaction signature on [Solscan](https://solscan.io) or [Solana Explorer](https://explorer.solana.com). If the transaction was dropped, try again — tips are idempotent and won't double-charge you.
</Accordion>