When you connect your Phantom wallet to an app (also called a decentralized app, or dApp), the app can see your public address and ask you to approve actions like signing messages or sending transactions. Only connect to apps you trust.
Warning: Never enter your recovery phrase on a website. Connecting to apps happens through Phantom's popup—you'll never need to type your recovery phrase.
Browser extension
You can connect to apps through Explore (recommended) or by visiting the app's site directly.
Through Explore
- In Phantom, click Explore (magnifying glass icon) in lower right.
- Search for the app and open its site.
- On the site, click Connect (or similar) and choose Phantom.
- Review the details and click Connect.
- If prompted, approve a Sign message request to finish connecting.
Directly from a site
If the app isn't listed in Explore, you can visit its site in your browser and click Connect. Only connect to sites you trust—verify the URL before approving any requests.
Mobile app
On mobile, connecting only works inside Phantom's in-app browser. You can't connect from Safari, Chrome, or other mobile browsers.
- In Phantom, tap Explore (magnifying glass icon) in lower right.
- Enter the app's name or URL.
- In the app, tap Connect (or similar) and choose Phantom.
- Review the details and tap Connect.
- If prompted, approve a Sign message request to finish connecting.