> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.padton.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.padton.com/padton/investing/buy-an-ido.md). # Buy an IDO ## Condition to buy an IDO The investor has never bought then returned before. This condition ensures that only eligible investors can participate in the IDO, maintaining the integrity of the investment process. ## How to buy an IDO? {% embed url="" %} How to Buy IDO on PadTON | Complete Walkthrough {% endembed %} ### Step 1: Connect wallet Connect wallet, If you don't know how to connect your wallet, [Click here](/padton/connect-wallet.md) to see instructions for connecting your wallet ### Step 2: Go to IDO screen At header, Click IDO to go to IDO screen

### Step 3: At IDO screen scroll to section all launchpad

### Step 4: Select an Active IDO Project Description: Click the "View" button on projects with the "Active" status. Ensure that you have not previously refunded the project. Only in this state can users buy tokens. Clicking "View" takes you to the project details page. Details: Review the project’s details, including tokenomics, team, and goals, to make an informed decision.

Select an Active Fair Launch Project — Select an Active IDO Project

### Step 5: Enter Investment Amount Description: On the project details page, enter the amount of TON you wish to invest. Details: Ensure the amount meets the minimum investment requirement and does not exceed your available funds. Click the "Buy" button and confirm the transaction in your wallet to complete the investment.

## Community Engagement ### Announcements Description: Notify the community about new and ongoing fair launches to encourage participation. Details: Use the platform’s announcement tools and social media channels to inform users promptly. Clear communication helps attract investors and ensures they are aware of investment opportunities. ### Transparency Description: Provide detailed and clear information about each IDO project to help investors make informed decisions. Details: Transparency in project details, team backgrounds, and funding goals helps maintain investor trust and engagement. ### Future Updates Description: Inform the community about any future updates or changes to the IDO process. Details: Engage the community with information on potential improvements or adjustments to the investment mechanism, ensuring ongoing transparency and trust. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.padton.com/padton/investing/buy-an-ido.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.