Use this guide to access an existing wallet in the Phantom mobile app or browser extension. Choose the method that matches how you created your wallet.

Before you start #

This guide assumes that you haven't signed in to any wallet in Phantom yet. You should be able to see the welcome screen in the app, whether on mobile or in the browser extension.

If you’re already signed in, reset or reinstall Phantom before continuing.

Sign in with Google or Apple #

Sign in with the same Google or Apple account you used to create your wallet.

Mobile app #

1. Open the Phantom mobile app on the welcome screen.
2. Tap Continue with Apple or Continue with Google.
3. Follow the prompts to sign in.
4. If prompted, enter your four-digit PIN.
5. Optionally, turn on device authentication such as Face ID or fingerprint.
6. Optionally, turn on push notifications.

Phantom automatically restores your first account. If your wallet had more accounts, follow Accounts are missing after importing to add them.

Browser extension #

1. Click the Phantom browser extension icon.
2. In a new tab that opens, click I Already Have a Wallet > Connect Email Wallet.
3. Click Apple or Google and follow the prompts to sign in.
4. If prompted, enter your four-digit PIN.
5. Create a secure password. This password unlocks Phantom only in your current browser and does not replace your Google or Apple account sign-in.

Phantom automatically restores your first account. If your wallet had more accounts, follow Accounts are missing after importing to add them.

Import a recovery phrase #

Import the recovery phrase you used to create your wallet.

Mobile app #

1. Open the Phantom mobile app on the welcome screen.
2. Tap More Options > Import Recovery Phrase.
3. Enter your recovery phrase.
4. Tap Import.
5. Optionally, turn on device authentication such as Face ID or fingerprint.
6. Optionally, turn on push notifications.

Phantom automatically restores accounts that previously had activity. If accounts with no activity are missing, see Accounts are missing after importing.

Browser extension #

1. Click the Phantom browser extension icon.
2. In a new tab that opens, click I Already Have a Wallet > Import Recovery Phrase.
3. Enter your recovery phrase.
4. Click Import Wallet.
5. Create a password to unlock Phantom on this device.

Phantom automatically restores accounts that previously had activity. If accounts with no activity are missing, see Accounts are missing after importing.

Import a private key #

Use a private key to access a single address on one network.

Mobile app #

1. Open the Phantom mobile app on the welcome screen.
2. Tap More Options > Import Private Key.
3. Select the network.
4. Paste your private key.
5. Tap Import.
6. Optionally, turn on device authentication such as Face ID or fingerprint.
7. Optionally, turn on push notifications.

Browser extension #

1. Click the Phantom browser extension icon.
2. In a new tab that opens, click I Already Have a Wallet > Import Private Key.
3. Enter a name for the account.
4. Select the network.
5. Paste your private key.
6. Click Import.
7. Create a password to unlock Phantom on this device.

Connect a hardware wallet #

Connect a supported Ledger hardware wallet to access its accounts on supported networks.

• Use a Ledger wallet with the Phantom mobile app
• Use a Ledger wallet with the Phantom browser extension

Troubleshooting #

If your wallet won’t import or accounts are missing, see Troubleshoot wallet import issues.

FAQ #

How can I use my wallet on mobile and extension? #

How you access the same wallet on both devices depends on how you set it up:

• Google or Apple: Sign in to Phantom with the same Google or Apple account. Phantom syncs your custom account names and icons.
• Secret Recovery Phrase: Import the same phrase into Phantom on the other device. Phantom syncs your custom account names and icons.
• Private key: Import the same private key on each device. These wallets don’t sync automatically, and the private key is only visible on the device where you imported it.

Where can I find my recovery phrase or private key? #

See View your recovery phrase or private keys in Phantom for instructions.

Can I access my wallet without a recovery phrase? #

It depends on how you set up your wallet. If you signed in with Google or Apple, you don't need a recovery phrase, but you need to sign in with the same Google or Apple account. If you originally used a recovery phrase to set up your wallet, then you need that phrase to access your wallet.

Can I look up a forgotten recovery phrase? #

Phantom doesn’t store your recovery phrase and can’t recover it for you. If you’re still signed in to Phantom on any device, you can view it under Settings > Security & Privacy > Show Recovery Phrase.

See also #

• Move your Phantom wallet to a new phone
• Can I restore Phantom from iCloud or Google Drive?