Your username is your @handle in Phantom, the public-facing identity others use to send you tokens, find you in chats, and follow your activity. You need one to access Cash, peer-to-peer transfers, and chats.
Claim your username
Phantom asks you to create a username when you set up a new wallet. You can use a suggested name or enter your own.
- Usernames are not case-sensitive. If
@nameis taken,@NAMEis also taken. - Letters and numbers only. Special characters are not allowed.
- Usernames are not available for Ledger wallets.
Change your username
You can change your username once every 14 days. It syncs across all your signed-in devices. Your old username becomes available for anyone to claim immediately after you change it.
Mobile app
- Tap your profile avatar in the upper left to open the sidebar.
- Go to Profile → Manage Profile.
- Tap Username.
- Enter your new username and confirm.
Browser extension
- Click your profile avatar in the upper left.
- Click Settings, then click your profile at the top.
- Click Username.
- Enter your new username and confirm.
Manage linked addresses
Your username is linked to one address per network. When someone sends tokens to your username, they arrive at the linked address for that network. By default, Phantom links your username to the first account in your wallet.
You may need to update your linked addresses if:
- You deleted your wallet and re-created it using the same Google or Apple account.
- You want to direct your username to a different account.
Important: If your username still points to an old or deleted wallet, funds sent to it could go to the wrong place and be lost permanently.
Mobile app
- Tap your profile avatar in the upper left to open the sidebar.
- Go to Profile → Manage Profile.
- Tap Privacy, and make sure your profile is set to Private or Public. Otherwise you won't be able to participate in chats.
- Tap Public Addresses.
- Set a new address for each network.
Browser extension
- Click your profile avatar in the upper left.
- Click Settings, then click your profile at the top.
- Click Privacy, and make sure your profile is set to Private or Public.
- Click Public Addresses.
- Set a new address for each network.
Username guidelines
A username may be revoked for any of the following reasons:
- It impersonates public figures or organizations.
- It infringes on trademarks or intellectual property.
- It was created for squatting or resale.
- It contains inappropriate or profane language.
- It is used for phishing or scams.
Common issues
I'm being prompted for a username after restoring my wallet
Phantom links your profile to the first wallet you restore. If that wallet doesn't have a profile, Phantom prompts you to create a new username — and any wallets restored afterward appear under that new profile.
To get your original username back:
- Uninstall Phantom.
- Download it again from phantom.com/download.
- Restore the wallet that originally had your username first. See Restore a wallet in Phantom.
Your original profile should appear after a fresh install. If it doesn't, contact Phantom Support.
No username I try is accepted
- You may already have a username linked to a different wallet. Try restoring your original wallet first.
- Usernames are not case-sensitive. If
@nameis taken,@NAMEis also unavailable. - Letters and numbers only. Special characters are not allowed.
- Ledger wallets don't support usernames.
If none of these apply, contact Phantom Support.
I have two usernames linked to the same wallet
This is expected. If you originally created your wallet with a Google or Apple account and later restored it using a recovery phrase, Phantom treats that as a new setup and creates a new profile. Both profiles point to the same wallet, so transfers to either username arrive at the same place. You can use either one.
I see usernames or accounts I don't recognize
A recovery phrase generates the same accounts for anyone who has it. If your phrase was shared, stolen, or imported from an untrusted source, you may see accounts and usernames you don't recognize.
Move your funds to a new wallet immediately. See Move funds to a new Phantom wallet when you need to start over.
Warning: Never share your Secret Recovery Phrase or private key with anyone. Anyone with access to either has full control of your wallet. Phantom Support will never ask for your recovery phrase or private key.
Resetting the app or removing an account doesn't secure a recovery phrase someone else already has. The only safe option is to move your funds to a new wallet.
I can't get back into my wallet. Can I use my username to recover it?
No. Usernames are not a recovery method. You need your original credentials to restore the wallet. Without those, the wallet can't be recovered.
FAQ
Can I delete my username?
No. Usernames can't be deleted.
Can I sell my username?
No. Usernames can't be sold.
Do usernames expire?
No.
How many usernames can I have?
One at a time.
Can I link multiple wallets to my username?
You can link one multi-chain wallet to your username. All addresses in that wallet can be linked to it.
I deleted my wallet. Can I get my username back?
Yes, if you re-create your wallet using the same Google or Apple account. After setup, update your linked addresses so your username points to the new wallet. See Manage linked addresses.
I lost access to my wallet. Can I recover my username?
No. If you no longer have the recovery method for the wallet your username is linked to, Phantom can't recover or reassign it.