Wallets Made Simple
Your digital wallet is like a purse or backpack for your Solana coins and tokens. This guide will help you choose the right wallet and keep your digital treasures safe!
What's a Wallet?
A wallet is an app that lets you store, send, and receive Solana and other tokens. Think of it like a digital purse that holds your digital money!
Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe
Pick the Right Wallet for You
Different wallets are good for different things. Here are our recommendations:
Everyday Wallets
These are perfect for daily use - buying, selling, and using apps on Solana:
Super easy to use with a friendly design. Perfect for beginners! Available as a browser extension and mobile app.
Lots of cool features and very reliable. Great for both beginners and experienced users.
Perfect if you like to trade tokens on your phone. Makes swapping tokens super easy!
Great if you use multiple blockchains, not just Solana. Has cool features for NFT collectors too!
Keeping Your Wallet Safe
Protecting your wallet is super important! Here are some easy tips to keep your digital treasures safe:
Safety Do's
- ✓Write down your recovery phrase on paper and keep it somewhere safe
- ✓Use different wallets for daily use and savings
- ✓Double-check addresses before sending tokens
- ✓Use a strong password for your wallet
- ✓Keep your apps and browser updated
Safety Don'ts
- ✗Never share your recovery phrase with anyone
- ✗Don't store your recovery phrase on your computer or phone
- ✗Don't click on suspicious links or download unknown files
- ✗Don't connect your wallet to websites you don't trust
- ✗Don't respond to DMs asking about your wallet
Setting Up Your First Wallet
Ready to get started? Here's how to set up your first Solana wallet in just a few minutes:
Quick Start Guide
Download Phantom Wallet
Visit phantom.app and install the app on your phone or as a browser extension.
Create a New Wallet
Open the app and tap "Create New Wallet" to get started.
Write Down Your Recovery Phrase
You'll see a list of 12 words - this is super important! Write these words down on paper in the exact order and keep them somewhere safe.
Create a Password
Choose a strong password to protect your wallet.
Get Some SOL
You'll need a little SOL (Solana's coin) to do anything on Solana. You can buy some on an exchange like Coinbase or FTX and send it to your new wallet.