The Phantom browser extension adds a wallet icon to your browser toolbar. Once installed, you can open your wallet from any tab without visiting a separate app or website.

For a general introduction to Phantom and its features, see Get started with Phantom.

Supported browsers #

We recommend installing Phantom in Google Chrome.

The extension also works in other Chromium-based browsers (Brave, Opera, Microsoft Edge), but these are not officially supported.

See Supported platforms and browsers for more information.

Install Phantom #

1. Go to phantom.com/download.
2. Scroll down to Download for desktop, then click the Chrome icon.
3. Click Add to Chrome in the browser store to install the extension.

Once installed, the Phantom icon appears in your browser toolbar, usually in the upper right.

Pin Phantom to your toolbar #

After installing, pin Phantom so it is always visible. Click the extensions menu (puzzle piece icon) in your browser toolbar, find Phantom, and click the pin icon.

Open Phantom #

Click the Phantom icon in your toolbar. If you don't see it, click the puzzle piece icon and select Phantom from the list.

Welcome screen #

When you open Phantom after installing it for the first time, you'll see the welcome screen:

If you're new to Phantom, click Create a new wallet and follow the on-screen instructions. See Create a new Phantom wallet for more information.

If you've used Phantom before and want to restore your existing wallet, click I Already Have a Wallet. You'll need your Secret Recovery Phrase, or your Google or Apple account login and four-digit PIN if you use an email wallet. See Restore a wallet in Phantom for more information.

Home tab #

If you've already created or imported a wallet, clicking the Phantom icon opens the Home tab, where you can see your balance.

To access settings, click your profile avatar in the upper left.

To switch to side panel mode, click the expand icon in the upper right. See Use side panel mode in the Phantom browser extension for details.

Keep Phantom up to date #

Phantom updates automatically. If you need to update manually, see Update the Phantom browser extension.

FAQ #

How do I clear cookies in the Phantom browser extension? #

The Phantom browser extension doesn't use cookies. It's not a website, so there's nothing to clear.

If you're trying to reset Phantom, go to Settings → Security & Privacy → Reset App.

Common issues #

The Download button isn't working #

On phantom.com/download, clicking Download opens a list of browsers. It doesn't start a file download. Click the browser icon to continue.

I installed Phantom but don't see the icon #

Click the puzzle piece icon (extensions menu) and pin Phantom to your toolbar.

I installed Phantom but can't find my wallet #

After installing, your wallet isn't on a webpage or tab. It opens from the Phantom icon in your browser toolbar. Click the icon to open Phantom. If you don't see the icon, click the puzzle piece icon in your toolbar, find Phantom, and pin it.

I closed Phantom and can't find it #

Click the Phantom icon in your toolbar to reopen it. Phantom doesn't run in the background. You open and close it like any browser extension.

Phantom disappeared after I clicked something #

If you were using side panel mode and clicked the exit icon (two arrows), Phantom closed. It didn't minimize. Click the Phantom icon in your toolbar to reopen it.

Phantom shows a black screen or won't load #

Update your browser to the latest version. If the issue persists, switch to Chrome.

Phantom extension won't open #

If clicking the Phantom icon does nothing and no error appears, try the following:

1. Update your browser to the latest version.
2. Disable other browser extensions temporarily to check for conflicts.
3. Clear your browser's cache and cookies. See your browser's help documentation:
   • Chrome: Clear cache in Chrome
   • Edge: Clear cache in Edge
   • Brave: Clear cache in Brave
4. Remove and reinstall the Phantom extension from phantom.com/download.

I can't log in to the Phantom extension #

Consider resetting the extension password. Make sure you have a backup of your wallet: your Secret Recovery Phrase, or your Google or Apple account login and four-digit PIN.