Getting Started: Phantom Wallet

A quick overview of how to set up and use the Phantom wallet.

Overview

Phantom is a non-custodial wallet designed for the Solana ecosystem, offering a secure and intuitive way to manage SOL and SPL tokens, interact with DeFi applications, and store NFTs.

Phantom has also added support for other blockchains such as Ethereum, Base, Polygon, and Bitcoin.

Phantom wallet is available as a browser extension and mobile app, and it provides a streamlined user experience with built-in staking, token swaps, and Ledger integration for added security.

If you're using the browser extension version of Phantom, it can be convenient to pin it to your browser toolbar by clicking on the puzzle piece 🧩 icon and then the pin 📌 icon to pin it to your browser's extension bar.

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Non-Custodial Wallet Safety

Non-custodial wallets offer full control over your crypto but require diligent security practices to ensure your funds stay safe.

It is of paramount importance to safeguard your seed phrase, use strong passwords, avoid online storage of seed phrases or private keys, and to consider utilizing a hardware wallet for large holdings.

To learn more, please see Crypto Security Best Practices and What is a Seed Phrase?

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Setting Up a Phantom Wallet

Setting up Phantom is quick and straightforward. You’ll have the option to either create a create a new wallet or import an existing one, securely back up your recovery phrase, and set a password for easy access.

If you're using a Ledger device, you can connect you Ledger wallet directly to Phantom to interface with various DeFi platforms and protocols in the Solana ecosystem.

For detailed setup instructions please refer to the following official guide from Phantom.

How to create a new wallet • PhantomPhantom

How to set up a Phantom wallet

For instructions on connecting your Ledger to Phantom, please refer to the guide below.

https://support.ledger.com/article/4408131265169-zd

Using Ledger with Phantom wallet

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Questions?

Feel free to reach out to our Support Team if you would like any clarification.

For direct support, please create a ticket on our support platform.

A link for a support request can also be found along the top of this webpage as well as many other Chorus One resources including OPUS Pool, The Chorus One SDK, and our Blog.

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About Chorus One

Chorus One is one of the largest institutional staking providers globally, operating infrastructure for over 60 Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks, including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, Near, and others.

Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry, offering easy-to-use, enterprise-grade staking solutions, conducting industry-leading research, and investing in innovative protocols through Chorus One Ventures.

As an ISO 27001 certified provider, Chorus One also offers slashing and double-signing insurance to its institutional clients. For more information, visit chorus.one or follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and Telegram.