You can create a new Phantom wallet by signing in with your Google or Apple account and setting a four-digit PIN.
Recovery requires both your email and your PIN, so that neither alone is enough to restore your wallet. Your seed is encrypted and distributed across independent systems so that no single party, including Phantom, can ever access it.
You will use your email and PIN to restore your wallet on a new device or after resetting the app.
A wallet created this way is sometimes called a seedless wallet or email wallet.
Tip: Your wallet also has a 12-word Secret Recovery Phrase, which you can export as an additional backup. We strongly recommend doing this after setup. To export it, go to Settings → Security & Privacy → Show Recovery Phrase and store it securely offline. If you lose access to both your PIN and your recovery phrase, you may permanently lose access to your wallet.
Before you start
These steps in this article are for setting up Phantom for the first time. If Phantom already has a wallet on your device and you want to replace it with a new one, reset the app first. See Reset Phantom for instructions.
If you want to create a new wallet with the same Google/Apple account, see Create a new Phantom wallet with the same email.
If your wallet was compromised and you still have funds you want to move out first, see Move funds to a new Phantom wallet when you need to start over before resetting.
Browser extension
- Open the Phantom browser extension.
- Click Create a New Wallet, then Continue with Email.
- Click Apple or Google and follow the prompts to sign in.
- Set a four-digit PIN. You will use this along with your email to restore your wallet.
- Create a secure password. This password unlocks Phantom only in your current browser and does not replace your PIN. Your password must be at least eight characters, and can contain special characters and numbers.
- Create a Phantom username.
Mobile app
- Open the Phantom mobile app.
- Tap Create a New Wallet → Continue with Email.
- Tap Continue with Apple or Continue with Google and follow the prompts to sign in.
- Set a four-digit PIN. You will use this PIN along with your email to restore your wallet.
- Turn on device authentication such as Face ID or fingerprint. This unlocks Phantom on your current device only and does not replace your PIN.
- Create a Phantom username.
Warning: Phantom does not store your PIN and cannot reset it. Never share your PIN or Secret Recovery Phrase with anyone, including Phantom Support.
Common issues
FAQ
What is the PIN used for?
You use your PIN to restore your wallet on new devices and after resetting the app. Together with your email, it forms the two factors required to recover your wallet.
Can I check which devices are still logged in to my wallet?
No. Phantom does not track or display active sessions across devices.
Can I use Outlook email or other providers to log in to Phantom?
You can use any email provider as long as your email address is linked to a Google account or Apple account that you sign in with.
What happens if I enter the wrong PIN too many times?
After seven incorrect attempts, your encrypted backup on that device is deleted. You can recover your wallet only if you still have another logged-in device or you previously exported your Secret Recovery Phrase.
Can I delete my wallet and create a new one with the same email?
Yes. For details, see Create a new Phantom wallet with the same email.
Can I reset or change my PIN?
Yes. On a device where you are logged in, go to Settings → Security & Privacy → Reset PIN.
Can I change the email I used to create my wallet?
No. You cannot change the Google account or Apple account used to create your wallet.
Can I create multiple wallets with the same email?
No. One email can only be used to create one wallet.
Can I link my email to an existing wallet?
No. You cannot link an email to an existing wallet.
Does my wallet have a recovery phrase?
Yes. To view it, go to Settings → Security & Privacy → Show Recovery Phrase. We strongly recommend exporting and securely storing it as an additional backup.