You can create a wallet in Phantom using your Apple account email or Google account email. This type of wallet is also known as an email wallet or seedless wallet. During setup, you’ll need to set a 4-digit PIN to protect the wallet, and will be prompted to enter this PIN every time you restore the wallet on a new device or after resetting or reinstalling the app.
Create a new wallet with a Google or Apple account
Browser extension
- Download Phantom from phantom.com/download.
- Click Create a new wallet → Continue with Email.
- Click Continue with Apple or Continue with Google, then follow the prompts to link your account.
- Set a 4-digit PIN. You’ll need this PIN for future logins on new devices and to recover your wallet if you lose your current device.
- Create a password. This password lets you log in to Phantom only in your current browser and doesn't replace your PIN. Password requirements: at least 8 characters; special characters and numbers are optional but recommended.
- Create a Phantom username. With it, you can join live chats across tokens, perps, and predictions markets, and use features like Phantom Cash.
You’ve successfully created a new seedless wallet with your Apple or Google account and 4-digit PIN. We'll send you a welcome email with tips to get started.
Warning: Phantom can't reset your PIN if it's lost. Don't share it with anyone, including Phantom Support.
Mobile app
- Download Phantom from phantom.com/download.
- Tap Create a new wallet → Continue with Email.
- Tap Continue with Apple or Continue with Google, then follow the prompts to link your account.
- Set a 4-digit PIN. You’ll need this PIN for future logins on new devices and to recover your wallet if you lose your current device.
- Turn on device authentication (Face ID, fingerprint, or passcode). This authentication lets you log in to Phantom only on your current device and doesn't replace your PIN.
- Create a Phantom username. With it, you can join live chats across tokens, perps, and predictions markets, and use features like Phantom Cash.
You’ve successfully created a new seedless wallet with your Apple or Google account and 4-digit PIN. We'll send you a welcome email with tips to get started.
Warning: Phantom can't reset your PIN if it's lost. Don't share it with anyone, including Phantom Support.
Add more accounts to your wallet
You can add more accounts to your wallet. Each account has a set of addresses on all supported networks. You can use one account for long-term holding, one for trading, one for staking, and so on.
- Select your profile avatar in the upper-left corner.
- Select Add Account → Create New Account.
- Name the account and select Create.
Phantom lets you view, create, and organize these accounts in one place, whether you’re keeping things tidy, separating funds for security, or managing activity across chains. Learn how to manage multiple accounts in Phantom.
Restore a wallet using your Google or Apple account
If you’re setting up Phantom on a new device or after resetting the app, you can restore access to your wallet by logging in with the same Apple or Google account.
Browser extension
- Click I already have a wallet.
- Click Connect Email Wallet, then click Apple or Google.
- Log in to your account, and then enter your 4-digit PIN.
- Create a password to unlock Phantom on this device.
- Click Get Started.
- Phantom will restore the first accounts derived from this recovery phrase that have previous activity.
You’ve successfully restored access to your wallet.
Mobile app
- Tap I already have a wallet.
- Tap Continue with Email, then tap Continue with Apple or Continue with Google.
- Log in to your account, and then enter your 4-digit PIN.
- Turn on device authentication (Face ID, fingerprint, or passcode) to unlock Phantom on this device, then tap Next.
- Tap Get Started.
You’ve successfully restored your seedless wallet.
Delete a wallet and create a new one with the same email
You can delete your old email wallet and create a new one with the same Apple or Google account email address. This is useful if, for example, your recovery phrase was compromised.
- Go to Settings → Security & Privacy.
- Select Delete Wallet and follow the prompts (if you don't see the Delete Wallet option, learn how to fix that).
- Restart the app and select Create a new wallet.
- Select Continue with Apple or Continue with Google and complete the setup.
- After creating your new wallet, link your Phantom username to the new addresses so that they point to your new profile:
- Browser extension:
- Click your profile avatar → Settings → click your username at the top → Privacy → choose Private or Public.
- Then go to Public Addresses, and click each network name to update the address for it.
- Mobile app:
- Tap your profile avatar → Profile → Edit Profile → Privacy → choose Private or Public.
- Then go to Public Addresses, and tap each network name to update the address for it.
- Browser extension:
Restore missing accounts
When you restore access on a new device or after reinstalling the app, Phantom automatically retrieves only your original account. If you had more two accounts, for example, you'll see only one of the initially. But the others aren't lost, and your funds are safe.
You can add missing accounts manually:
- Select your profile avatar in the upper-left corner.
- Select Add Account at the bottom, then select Create New Account, and then select Create to confirm.
- Repeat until all your accounts appear.
- Optionally, delete any extra accounts you don't need.
Troubleshooting
See Fix issues when logging in to your wallet in Phantom.
FAQ
How is this secure?
When you create a wallet using Apple or Google account, your wallet still has a recovery phrase. Phantom encrypts it, and the encryption key is split into two parts:
- One part is held by Phantom.
- The other part is stored across the decentralized Juicebox network.
No single party, not even Phantom, can decrypt your wallet without your email and PIN.
What is the PIN used for?
You use the PIN to log in on new devices and to recover your wallet if you lose your current one.
What if I forget my PIN?
If you forget your PIN, your next step depends on whether you're still logged in on another device—such as browser extension or mobile app.
- If you're still logged in on another device, then you need to reset your PIN by going to Settings → Security & Privacy → Reset PIN. Then you can use the new PIN going forward.
- If you're not logged in to Phantom on any of your devices, then your wallet can't be recovered.
What happens if I enter the wrong PIN too many times?
After 7 incorrect attempts, the system deletes your encrypted backup. You can then recover only if you still have a logged-in device or previously exported your recovery phrase.
Can I reset or change my PIN?
Yes. On any device where you're still logged in, open Phantom, then go to Settings → Security & Privacy → Reset PIN.
Can I change the email I used to create my wallet?
You can’t change the Apple ID or Google account email you used to create your wallet. If your email was compromised, learn what you can do here: I want to change my Phantom email.
Can I create multiple accounts with the same email?
Yes. Select your profile avatar in the upper-left corner, then go to Add Account → Create New Account → Create. Each new account is linked to your email.
Can I link my email to a recovery-phrase wallet?
No. You can’t add your email to a wallet created with a recovery phrase.
Does my email wallet still have a recovery phrase?
Yes. Even if you log in with Apple or Google, your wallet still has a recovery phrase. To view it, go to Settings → Security & Privacy → Show Recovery Phrase.
Can I export my email wallet to another app?
Yes. First, export your recovery phrase from Settings → Security & Privacy → Show Recovery Phrase, then import it into another app.