Getting Started: Solflare Wallet

A quick overview of how to set up and use a Solflare wallet.

Overview

Solflare is a non-custodial wallet built for the Solana ecosystem, providing users with a secure and user-friendly way to manage SOL and SPL tokens, interact with DeFi platforms, and stake their assets.

Solflare is also available as a browser extension, mobile app, and web wallet, Solflare offers seamless access to the Solana network with features like in-wallet staking, NFT support, and Ledger integration for enhanced security.

If you're using the browser extension version of Solflare, 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 Solflare Wallet

To get started with Solflare, you’ll need to create a new wallet or import an existing one.

This process involves securely backing up your recovery phrase and setting a strong password for access.

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

For a step-by-step setup guide please refer to Solflare's official documentation below.

How to Get Started with Solflare - Solflare AcademySolflare Academy

How to get started with Solflare wallet

If you're using a Ledger device please refer to the instructions below on connecting it with Solflare.

How to Connect Your Funded Ledger Device to Solflare - Solflare AcademySolflare Academy

How to use your Ledger with Solflare 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.