# Guides

Task-oriented walkthroughs for working with tokens in Viem. Each guide shows the end-to-end
flow using Viem Clients and [Token Actions](/tokens/actions).

New here? Start with [Getting Started](/tokens) to set up a Client, then pick a guide below.

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  <Card icon="lucide:package" title="Importing Tokens" description="Use built-in token definitions from `viem/tokens` with Clients and Actions." to="/tokens/guides/importing-tokens" />

  <Card icon="lucide:settings" title="Defining Tokens" description="Attach token symbols to a Client so they're selectable across every Action." to="/tokens/guides/defining-tokens" />

  <Card icon="lucide:wallet" title="Get Balances" description="Read token balances and total supply, in base units and human-readable amounts." to="/tokens/guides/get-balances" />

  <Card icon="lucide:send" title="Transfer Tokens" description="Send tokens to a recipient, or move them on behalf of an owner via an allowance." to="/tokens/guides/transfer-tokens" />

  <Card icon="lucide:check-check" title="Approve Spending" description="Grant a spender an allowance, then check or transfer against it." to="/tokens/guides/approve-spending" />
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