# How to Solder to a Solder Cup

**URL:** <https://forum.digikey.com/t/how-to-solder-to-a-solder-cup/60245>\
**Category:** Interconnect\
**Tags:** soldering, rectangular-connectors, faqs, circular-connectors\
**Created:** [September 15, 2025, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/how-to-solder-to-a-solder-cup/60245 "2025-09-15T19:49:06Z")\
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We often receive calls from customers wondering how to solder to a solder cup correctly. Our supplier [Hakko](https://www.digikey.com/en/supplier-centers/american-hakko-products) has a great blog on the subject. Please take a look at their blog below.  
[Soldering Cup Terminals | HAKKO Products – Hakko Products](https://hakko.com.sg/blogs/tune-in-with-hakko/soldering-cup-terminals).

If you are more of a visual learner here is a link to a great tutorial on youtube.  
[Basic Soldering Lesson 3 - “Cup Terminals” - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GLeCt_u3U8).