How to create a new wallet in Phantom

This article explains how to get started with creating a new wallet in Phantom. There are two ways you can do that: 

• Using a recovery phrase
• Using a Google or Apple account

Create a new wallet with a recovery phrase

A 12-word recovery phrase (also called a seed phrase or Secret Recovery Phrase/SRP) gives you full self-custody. You’ll write it down and store it securely offline. With it, you can restore your wallet on any device or import it into other crypto apps. This wallet is sometimes called a seed-phrase wallet. 

1. Download Phantom from phantom.com/download.
2. Select Create a new wallet → Create a seed phrase wallet.
3. Follow the prompts.

For detailed steps, see How to create a new wallet with a recovery phrase.

Create a new wallet with a Google or Apple account

You can sign up with your Google and Apple account and set a 4-digit PIN. Phantom encrypts and backs up your wallet for easier recovery if you lose access. Even though you don’t see a recovery phrase during setup, your wallet still has one, and you can view or export it later. This wallet is sometimes called an email wallet or a seedless wallet.

1. Download Phantom from phantom.com/download.
2. Select Create a new wallet → Continue with Email → Continue with Apple or Continue with Google.
3. Follow the prompts.

For detailed steps, see How to create a new wallet with a Google or Apple account.

Start fresh with a new wallet

If you want to move to a new wallet—for example, if your recovery phrase or email was compromised—you can create a new wallet and transfer your assets to it. This process gives you a new recovery phrase and set of wallet addresses.

1. Back up your current recovery phrase or PIN (if you’re still signed in).
2. Transfer your assets to the new wallet after creating it.
3. Stop using the old wallet.

For detailed steps, see How to move assets when you need to start over with a new wallet.