Getting Started with Solana

Setting Up a Solana Wallet

Understand how to set up and use wallets like Phantom and Solflare to store SOL and interact with Solana applications.

1. What is a Solana Wallet?

A Solana wallet lets you hold SOL and tokens, sign transactions, and connect to dApps. Popular choices include Phantom and Solflare. Advanced users may also consider web-based or hardware options.

2. Setting Up Phantom

Install the Phantom browser extension or mobile app. Create a new wallet, securely back up your recovery phrase, and set a strong password. You can later fund the wallet with SOL from an exchange or on-ramp.

3. Setting Up Solflare

Solflare is available as a browser extension, mobile app, and web app. Create a wallet, write down your recovery phrase, and enable additional security features such as biometric unlock (mobile) where available.

4. Securing Your Wallet

Never share your recovery phrase. Store it offline in multiple safe locations. Consider a hardware wallet (e.g., Ledger) for long-term holdings and connect it to Phantom or Solflare for additional protection.

What's Next?

With your wallet ready, you can start moving SOL on-chain. Next up: Sending and Receiving Solana—learn how to copy addresses safely, send test transactions, and verify confirmations in an explorer.