This article covers how to buy an Ethereum NFT that is for sale on OpenSea.io
Prerequisites
- You must have an NFT wallet that can connect to OpenSea. We recommend MetaMask, learn how to set one up here.
- You must have ETH in your NFT wallet. Learn how to fund your MetaMask wallet here.
- Find an NFT that has an active Buy Now listing on OpenSea.io
Hint: You can easily apply the Buy Now filter when searching the marketplace to only show items with an active Buy Now listing
Step 1 - Go to the NFT’s page
Select the NFT that you want to buy and confirm that (1) the listing is active, and (2) review the details to see on what NFT network and standard the was minted with.
If you do not have enough funds, learn how to deposit ETH into your wallet here.
Step 2 - Confirm checkout and sign the transaction from your wallet
2.2 - Confirm the transaction from your wallet
You will have to pay the cost of the NFT + a gas fee for the transaction.
You will see a processing screen while the ETH transaction processes.
Once the transaction is processed, you will now own the NFT and be able to sell or transfer it.
More OpenSea.io how to’s coming soon
- Learn how to Sell and NFT you own.
- Learn how to Transfer an NFT you own here.