# How to Speed up Pending Transactions

## :eyes: How to Identify Pending Transactions

Transaction typically confirm quickly on the source chain. If your transaction is taking longer than expected, it's likely due to an insufficient gas price. To expedite the confirmation, consider [increasing the gas fee](#how-to-speed-up-transactions). 

The following image illustrates a typical pending transaction.

<figure><img src="https://3694085950-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mcs9EhDrgbKHodtcAT6%2Fuploads%2FrX6Nkl7HZwwK9WglgpI3%2Fwatcher%3Atracker.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e175a356-c114-4ea3-bd8d-5b0f3f8d5aaa" alt=""><figcaption><p>These are examples of how a pending transaction appears on our platform.</p></figcaption></figure>

When you click the link provided in **STEP 01**, you might encounter the message **'unable to locate this TxnHash'** on the blockchain explorer page.

<figure><img src="https://3694085950-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mcs9EhDrgbKHodtcAT6%2Fuploads%2Fuc6veC2eee0CJUK58L1i%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=1a9dcbbb-c6ab-461d-b6a0-988dcf74ac70" alt=""><figcaption><p>This is an example of how a pending transaction appears on the blockchain explorer.</p></figcaption></figure>

You might also find that the transaction appears similar to the screenshot below when viewed on the blockchain explore page (e.g., Scroll explorer).

<figure><img src="https://3694085950-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mcs9EhDrgbKHodtcAT6%2Fuploads%2FllX0ozd4yK5VRdkdc5nx%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=3c7a9e55-4723-44f2-a323-d15b931ef08d" alt=""><figcaption><p>This is an example of how a pending transaction appears on the blockchain explorer.</p></figcaption></figure>

## :fast\_forward: **How to Speed up Transactions**

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<summary>How to Speed Up Transactions with Metamask</summary>

Please refer to the tutorial provided by MetaMask: [How to speed up or cancel a pending transaction](https://support.metamask.io/transactions-and-gas/transactions/how-to-speed-up-or-cancel-a-pending-transaction/).

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<summary>How to Speed Up Transactions with Rabby Wallet</summary>

To speed up your transaction using Rabby Wallet, follow these steps:

1. Check the pending transaction and click the "Speed up" button.\ <br>

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2. Speed up the transaction by increasing the gas price.<br>

   <figure><img src="https://3694085950-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mcs9EhDrgbKHodtcAT6%2Fuploads%2FSVw9G62gvjqpDM6rWAMF%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a79bf9c1-be75-4bc8-a42b-2ade2f95ae53" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
3. Click "Sign" to speed up the transaction.<br>

   <figure><img src="https://3694085950-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mcs9EhDrgbKHodtcAT6%2Fuploads%2F2e6n1MftHb2pk0bPNbe2%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=41a81e55-febf-41f1-9ab3-c3768795b3aa" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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{% hint style="info" %}
Each wallet has its own unique process for speeding up transactions. Please refer to the specific documentation of the wallet you're using for detailed instructions.
{% endhint %}

## :information\_source: <mark style="background-color:orange;">Important: Please read</mark>

Please note that the new sped-up transaction will have a different transaction hash and will automatically appear on XY Finance. **You can safely disregard the previous transaction, which will remain pending.**