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 such as signing messages or sending transactions. Only connect to apps and sites you trust.
Warning: Never enter your Secret Recovery Phrase on a website. Connecting to apps happens through a popup in Phantom. You should never need to type your recovery phrase.
Browser extension
You can connect to apps through the Explore tab or by opening the app directly in your browser.
Through Explore
- Click the Explore tab (search icon) in the lower right.
- Enter the app's name and open it.
- In the app, click Connect or a similar option, then choose Phantom.
- Review the details and click Connect.
- If prompted, approve a Sign message request to finish connecting.
If the connection succeeds, the app will usually show that your wallet is connected.
Directly from a site
If the app is not listed in Explore, go to the app's site in your browser and click Connect. Before approving any request, make sure you trust the site and verify the URL carefully.
Mobile app
On mobile, connecting only works inside Phantom's in-app browser. You can't connect from Safari, Chrome, or other mobile browsers.
- Tap the Explore tab (search icon) in the lower right.
- Enter the app's name or URL and open it.
- In the app, tap Connect or a similar option, then choose Phantom.
- Review the details and tap Connect.
- If prompted, approve a Sign message request to finish connecting.
If the connection succeeds, the app will usually show that your wallet is connected.
Common issues
I don't see a connection popup
Browser extension
- Quit and reopen your browser, then try again.
- If you're using Safari, switch to Chrome. Safari isn't supported.
Mobile app
You may be trying to connect from Safari, Chrome, or another mobile browser. On mobile, connecting only works inside Phantom's in-app browser. Open the Explore tab, enter or paste the app's URL, and connect from there.
I see "Failed app interaction," "Couldn't connect," or get stuck on "Connecting"
These errors are often temporary. Quit and reopen your browser, then try again. If the problem continues, reset Phantom. See Reset the Phantom app.
I see a "null" error when trying to connect
This can happen if the extension is in a bad state or your browser blocks the connection.
- Quit and reopen your browser.
- If the issue may be with the app itself, clear your browser cache or the site's cookies, then try to connect again.
- If the problem continues, reset Phantom. See Reset the Phantom app.
I want to use a mobile browser instead of Phantom's in-app browser
This isn't supported. Other mobile browsers may redirect you to download Phantom, which is expected. To connect on mobile, open the site inside Phantom using the Explore tab.