In order to use Zcash in private (shielded) transactions, you need to have ZEC. To get ZEC, you'll need to buy it. You can buy ZEC from a number of different exchanges, which we will list below. It is recommended that you use an exchange that supports shielded withdrawals.
You can also mine ZEC, but that is usually not possible for average consumers. More on that here and here .
Gemini is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange, wallet, and custodian that makes it simple and secure to buy ZEC, Ether, and other cryptocurrencies. You can buy ZEC with fiat or other cryptocurrencies.
Flyp.me is a no sign-up crypto exchange. It was one of the safest and most private ways to exchange 30+ cryptocurrencies straight to your wallet. You can buy ZEC with other cryptocurrencies.
Most major exchanges support Zcash. See here for a detailed list: here .
These exchanges support transparent withdrawals. This means when you withdrawal ZEC to your wallet, you need to send it to your transparent address, your public ZEC address. Click here for me details.
When doing this, we recommend using one of the following wallets .
