# Settings

The **Settings** modal allows you to configure which API endpoints WAX Duel uses to connect to the WAX blockchain and AtomicAssets NFT data.

## Accessing Settings

Click the **gear icon** in the header (next to your wallet connection) to open the Settings modal.

## WAX RPC Endpoint

The WAX RPC endpoint is used for all blockchain interactions:

* Fetching game data
* Reading player stats
* Checking token balances
* Submitting transactions

### Available Endpoints

WAX Duel includes multiple RPC endpoints for reliability:

* api.wax.alohaeos.com
* wax.eosusa.io
* wax.api.eosnation.io
* api-wax-mainnet.wecan.dev
* wax.eosphere.io
* wax.greymass.com
* wax.hivebp.io
* wax.eosdac.io
* api-wax.eosauthority.com

### When to Change

You might want to change the RPC endpoint if:

* The current endpoint is slow or unresponsive
* You're in a region where a specific endpoint has better latency
* An endpoint is experiencing downtime

## AtomicAssets API

The AtomicAssets API is used for NFT data:

* Fetching your owned NFTs
* Loading NFT images and metadata
* Retrieving template information

### Available APIs

WAX Duel includes multiple AtomicAssets APIs:

* atomic.hivebp.io
* atomic-wax-mainnet.wecan.dev
* wax-atomic.alcor.exchange
* wax-aa.eu.eosamsterdam.net
* atomic-api.wax.cryptolions.io
* wax-aa.eosdac.io
* atomic.wax.eosrio.io

### When to Change

You might want to change the AtomicAssets API if:

* Your NFTs aren't loading
* The current API is slow
* You prefer a specific provider

## How Preferences Are Stored

Your API preferences are stored in your browser's localStorage:

* Preferences persist across browser sessions
* Preferences are specific to your browser (not your WAX account)
* Clearing browser data will reset preferences to defaults

## Automatic Fallback

If your preferred endpoint fails to respond, WAX Duel will automatically try other endpoints in the list. This ensures the site remains functional even if one endpoint goes down.

## Reset to Defaults

Click **"Reset to Defaults"** in the Settings modal to clear your preferences and use the default endpoints (first in each list).

## Troubleshooting

### Site is slow or not loading data

1. Open Settings
2. Try a different RPC endpoint
3. Try a different AtomicAssets API
4. Refresh the page

### NFTs not showing

1. Open Settings
2. Select a different AtomicAssets API
3. Go to My Fighters and refresh

### Transactions failing

1. Open Settings
2. Try a different RPC endpoint
3. The RPC endpoint is used for transaction submission


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