If you are setting up Phantom on a new device, reinstalling the app, or bringing in a wallet from another app, this guide will walk you through your options.
Use the table below to find the right method for your wallet type.
| Wallet type | What you need |
|---|---|
| Email wallet (Google or Apple) | The same Google or Apple account and your four-digit PIN |
| Recovery phrase wallet | Your 12-word or 24-word recovery phrase |
| Private key | The private key for the specific account you want to import |
| Ledger hardware wallet | See Use a Ledger wallet with the Phantom browser extension or Use a Ledger wallet with the Phantom mobile app |
Warning: Do not share your Secret Recovery Phrase or private key with anyone. If someone has access to either, they will have full control of your wallet. Phantom Support will never ask for your Secret Recovery Phrase or private key.
Email wallet (Google or Apple)
If you created your wallet using Google or Apple, sign in with the same account and enter your four-digit PIN.
Phantom restores only the first account automatically. If you previously created additional accounts, add them manually by going to your profile avatar in the upper right → Add Account → Create New Account → Create.
Browser extension
- Click the Phantom extension icon.
- Click I Already Have a Wallet → Connect Email Wallet.
- Click Apple or Google and sign in.
- Enter your four-digit PIN.
- Create a password to unlock Phantom on this device.
- Click Get Started.
Mobile app
- Open the Phantom mobile app.
- Tap I Already Have a Wallet → Continue with Email.
- Tap Continue with Apple or Continue with Google and sign in.
- Enter your four-digit PIN.
- Turn on device authentication such as Face ID, fingerprint, or passcode.
- Tap Get Started.
Recovery phrase
Importing a Secret Recovery Phrase restores the entire wallet and all associated accounts that have previous onchain activity across supported chains.
Phantom supports 12-word and 24-word recovery phrases. Recovery phrases created in Phantom are 12 words. If your recovery phrase has a different length, import it using a wallet app that supports that format.
Browser extension
- Click the Phantom extension icon.
- Click I Already Have a Wallet → Import Recovery Phrase.
- Enter your recovery phrase in the correct order.
- Click Import Wallet.
- Create a password to unlock Phantom on this device.
- Click Get Started.
Your wallet and all associated accounts will now appear in the extension.
Mobile app
- Open the Phantom mobile app.
- Tap I Already Have a Aallet → Other Import Options → Import Recovery Phrase.
- Enter your recovery phrase in the correct order.
- Tap Import Recovery Phrase.
- Turn on device authentication such as Face ID, fingerprint, or passcode.
- Tap Get Started.
Your wallet and all associated accounts will now appear in the app.
Private key
Importing a private key restores one address on one supported chain. Use this if you want to import a specific address rather than an entire wallet.
Browser extension
- Click the Phantom extension icon.
- Click I already have a wallet → Import Private Key.
- Enter a name for the account.
- Select the chain.
- Paste your private key.
- Click Import.
The imported account will now appear in your wallet.
Mobile app
- Tap I already have a wallet → Other import options → Import Private Key.
- Enter a name for the account.
- Select the chain.
- Paste your private key.
- Tap Import.
- Turn on device authentication such as Face ID, fingerprint, or passcode.
- Tap Get Started.
The imported account will now appear in your wallet.
FAQ
How do I use the same wallet on mobile and desktop?
Restore your wallet the same way on each device. For a recovery phrase wallet, import the same phrase. For a Google or Apple wallet, sign in with the same account and PIN.
Where can I find my recovery phrase?
Go to Settings → Security & Privacy → Show Recovery Phrase.
Where can I find my private key?
Go to Settings → Security & Privacy → Show Private Key.
Can I restore my wallet without a recovery phrase?
If your wallet was created with a recovery phrase, the recovery phrase is required to restore access. If you do not have it, the wallet cannot be recovered.
Can I log in with an email and password?
No. Phantom does not support email and password login. The only ways to access your wallet are with a recovery phrase, or a Google or Apple account plus your four-digit PIN.
If you experience problems importing or restoring your wallet, see Fix issues importing or restoring a wallet in Phantom.