You can create a new wallet in Phantom using a Secret Recovery Phrase, sometimes called a seed phrase. Be sure to write your recovery phrase down and store it somewhere secure and offline. Phantom doesn't keep a copy of your phrase, and you're the only one in control.

This option is available only in the Phantom browser extension.

Before you start #

Here's what you'll need:

• The Phantom browser extension. Download it at phantom.com/download.
• The browser extension needs to be on the welcome screen, with no existing wallets set up.
• A private moment. You will be viewing your recovery phrase, so make sure no one can see your screen.

Browser extension #

1. Click the Phantom browser extension icon.
2. In a new tab that opens, click Create a New Wallet, then Create a Recovery Phrase Wallet. 
3. Create a secure password. This password unlocks Phantom only in your current browser and does not replace your recovery phrase. Your password must be at least eight characters and can contain special characters and numbers.
4. When presented with a recovery phrase, write it down and store it securely offline.
5. Click I saved my Recovery Phrase and confirm.
6. Create your unique Phantom username.
7. Click Continue, then Get Started.

Your new wallet is ready to use.

Access your wallet on mobile #

If you want to access this wallet in the Phantom mobile app, import your recovery phrase on the welcome screen. See Connect or import an existing wallet into Phantom.

FAQ #

Can I create a recovery phrase wallet on mobile? #

No. Creating a wallet with a Secret Recovery Phrase is only available in the browser extension. You can create a recovery phrase wallet on the browser extension and then import the recovery phrase in the mobile app.

Can I have two wallets with different recovery phrases? #

Yes. Phantom can hold multiple wallets, each with its own recovery phrase. One is your primary wallet and any others are imported on top of it.

To set this up in the browser extension, follow these steps:

1. Create a new wallet and click Create a New Wallet → Create a Recovery Phrase Wallet during onboarding. Write down the recovery phrase and store it securely offline.
2. Reset the extension (Settings → Security & Privacy → Reset App).
3. Create another new wallet through onboarding. Write down this recovery phrase too.
4. Import the first recovery phrase using Add Account → Import Recovery Phrase.

The wallet you create in step 3 becomes your primary wallet. If you want the other one to be primary instead, reverse the order: set up with that recovery phrase in step 3 and import the other one in step 4.
Creating new recovery phrase wallets is only available in the browser extension.

Does Phantom use a 12-word or 24-word recovery phrase? #

Wallets created in Phantom use a 12-word recovery phrase. You can import a 24-word recovery phrase from another app as long as it follows the BIP-39 standard.

Can Phantom restore my recovery phrase if I lose it? #

No. Phantom does not store your recovery phrase. If you lose it, there is no way to restore it.

Can I change my recovery phrase? #

No. Recovery phrases are generated once when the wallet is created and cannot be changed.

How can I view my recovery phrase? #

See View your recovery phrase or private keys in Phantom.

Can I use my recovery phrase in another app? #

Yes. Recovery phrases follow an open standard, so you can export your recovery phrase from Phantom and import it into another app that supports the same standard.

Can I get a new recovery phrase for an existing wallet? #

No. Recovery phrases are generated once when the wallet is created and cannot be replaced or regenerated. If you've lost yours, the wallet cannot be restored.