How to send tokens on the Aptos network safely
Send tokens on Aptos with an Aptos wallet, keeping APT for fees, a checked address and network, then confirm. Track the hash on Aptos Explorer.
Vahe HakobyanEditor-in-chief
Updated Oct 6, 20263 min readFact-checked
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Aptos is a blockchain network. Its native token, APT, pays transaction fees. Tokens on Aptos are separate from tokens on other chains. A transfer is final once the network confirms it.
What you need before sending
You need a wallet that supports Aptos and the token you plan to send. Keep some APT in that wallet because every Aptos transaction costs a network fee. Confirm the recipient address is on Aptos, not another chain. Set the wallet to the correct Aptos network.
How to send tokens on Aptos
Open the wallet set to the Aptos network and start a new transfer. Follow the steps in the order your wallet shows them. Do not close the wallet while the transfer is pending.
- 1Open the walletUnlock it and choose the account.
- 2Start a sendChoose Send, then paste the Aptos address.
- 3Choose the tokenSelect the token you want to send.
- 4Enter the amountType the amount and leave enough APT for the fee.
- 5Review the feeCheck the network fee in APT before you approve.
- 6Confirm the transferApprove the transaction. This step is irreversible.
After sending records and safety
Aptos Explorer is the public block explorer for the network. After you send, copy the transaction hash and look up the transfer. A confirmed transaction cannot be canceled by the wallet. Save the record and protect your recovery phrase.
Frequently asked questions
If the address is a valid Aptos account, the tokens go there and the transfer cannot be reversed. If it is from another chain, the tokens may be lost. Do not share your seed phrase with anyone who offers to recover funds.
Usually yes, if the exchange supports withdrawals on Aptos. Select the Aptos network and use an Aptos address. Check the exchange's withdrawal page before you send.
APT pays network fees on Aptos. Every transaction, including a token transfer, needs a small amount of APT for gas. Without enough APT, the transaction can fail.
Your wallet shows the transfer as pending until the network confirms it. Copy the transaction hash and check it on Aptos Explorer. A confirmed status means the transfer is final.
