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Learning Guide

How to Set Up a Solana Wallet (Phantom & Solflare)

Learn how to set up a Solana wallet step by step using Phantom or Solflare. Start using DeFi, NFTs, and dApps safely on the Solana blockchain.

Beginner
Wallets
6 min read
Updated 2025-08-08

Overview

What You'll Learn

  • Why you need a Solana-compatible wallet
  • How to choose between Phantom, Solflare, and Backpack
  • Step-by-step setup instructions for Phantom and Solflare
  • How to safely back up your recovery phrase
  • How to add SOL to your wallet and start using dApps
  • Security tips to protect your funds

Prerequisites

  • None. This guide is beginner-friendly and requires no prior experience with crypto or blockchain.

Phantom: setup guide

1. Download and install Phantom

1. Download and install Phantom

Select the "Download" button to start

2. Add the Extension or App

2. Add the Extension or App

Click the "Add to Chrome" button to install Phantom Wallet extension

3. Create a new wallet

3. Create a new wallet

Select "Create a new wallet"

4. Set a Secure Password

4. Set a Secure Password

Create a secure password and click "Continue"

5. Backup Your Secret Recovery Phrase

5. Backup Your Secret Recovery Phrase

Save your recovery phrase

6. Fund Your Wallet

6. Fund Your Wallet

Phantom interface

7. C’est terminé

7. C’est terminé

You're all done!

Solflare: setup guide

1. Choose Your Platform

1. Choose Your Platform

2. Create a New Wallet

2. Create a New Wallet

3. Set a Secure Password

4. Backup Your Recovery Phrase

4. Backup Your Recovery Phrase

5. Your wallet is ready!

5. Your wallet is ready!
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about How to Set Up a Solana Wallet (Phantom & Solflare) and Solana blockchain

Conclusion

Wrapping Up

In This Guide

How to Set Up a Solana Wallet (Phantom & Solflare)