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Overview

Prerequisites for this guide

Required prerequisites:

  • A Solana wallet like Phantom
  • A small amount of SOL in your Phantom wallet for funding and gas
  • A web browser (Chrome or Brave recommended)
  • A Solana wallet like Phantom
  • A small amount of SOL in your Phantom wallet for funding and gas
  • A web browser (Chrome or Brave recommended)

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What You'll Learn

  • What Photon SOL is and how it works
  • How to create and secure your Photon wallet
  • How to fund your account with SOL
  • How to buy tokens like memecoins or altcoins on the platform
  • How to keep your private key safe

Step-by-Step Instructions

Visit Photon SOL

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Step 1: Visit Photon SOL
⚠️ Important
  • • You’ll use this wallet only for trading on Photon—it’s separate from your Phantom wallet.

Secure Your Private Key

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Step 2: Secure Your Private Key
⚠️ Important
  • • Photon will only show the key once. If you lose it, you lose access to your funds.

Finalize Wallet Setup

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Step 3: Finalize Wallet Setup

Deposit SOL Into Your Photon Wallet

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Step 4: Deposit SOL Into Your Photon Wallet

Start Trading Tokens

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Step 5: Start Trading Tokens

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about How to Get Started with Photon SOL (Beginner Guide) and how to use it effectively

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  • What is Photon SOL?

    Photon SOL is a decentralized Solana-based trading platform that lets users buy and sell tokens quickly and securely.

  • Do I need to connect my Phantom wallet?

    Yes. Photon connects to your Phantom wallet to create a new trading wallet managed only by you.

  • Is Photon custodial?

    No. Photon is non-custodial, meaning you alone control your funds and private key.

  • Where do I store my Photon wallet key?

    Photon shows your private key once—you should copy and store it securely offline. Never share it with anyone.

  • Can I skip funding and come back later?

    Yes. You can skip the deposit step and fund your Photon wallet later at any time.

  • What tokens can I trade on Photon SOL?

    You can trade a wide variety of tokens including memecoins, altcoins, and SPL tokens available on Solana.

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