Recovering Phantom Wallet
- Phantom Wallet browser extension recovery
- BIP39 partial seed phrase recovery

Recovering a Phantom Wallet
Phantom Wallet is a widely used non-custodial wallet built for the Solana blockchain, allowing users to manage SOL, SPL tokens, NFTs, and interact with Solana-based DApps. While it offers speed, simplicity, and powerful DeFi tools, it also places full responsibility for access and security on the user.
If you lose access to your Phantom Wallet, recovery depends entirely on whether you have your Secret Recovery Phrase (also called a seed phrase). Fortunately, if youâve saved this correctly, getting back into your wallet is straightforward.
đ How to Recover a Phantom Wallet
â Using the Secret Recovery Phrase:
When you first create a Phantom wallet, youâre given a 12-word Secret Recovery Phrase. This is the only way to restore access to your wallet and funds.
To recover:
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Reinstall the Phantom extension or mobile app.
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Select “I already have a wallet.”
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Enter your 12-word phrase.
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Your wallet, balances, and assets will be fully restored.
This method works whether youâre switching devices, reinstalling Phantom, or recovering from a browser crash.
đŤ Lost Your Secret Recovery Phrase?
If youâve lost your phrase or never backed it up, wallet recovery becomes extremely difficultâbut not always impossible. Here are possible approaches:
1. Partial Phrase Recovery:
If you remember part of the phrase, expert tools and techniques may reconstruct the missing words using known wordlists and wallet structures.
2. Device or File Recovery:
Sometimes, recovery phrases or encrypted wallet data can still be found on your deviceâespecially if you havenât cleared browser data. Recovery experts can use forensic tools to locate and decrypt remnants of wallet info.
3. Browser/Extension Data Recovery:
For Chrome/Brave/Firefox users, it’s possible to analyze local storage and extension data for signs of wallet remnantsâparticularly helpful if the wallet was never logged out.
â ď¸ Important Notes:
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Phantom does not store your keys or recovery phrase. If lost, Phantom cannot assist in account recovery.
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Recovery phrases should always be written down and stored securely offline.
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Never share your recovery phraseâanyone with it can access and drain your wallet.
đ ď¸ How Bright Fund Trace Recovery Can Help
If youâre locked out of your Phantom Wallet, Bright Fund Trace Recovery offers professional support to:
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Recover lost or partial seed phrases
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Extract wallet data from local devices or browser files
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Investigate theft or phishing attacks
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Restore access securely and confidentially
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Operate on a no upfront fee basisâyou only pay when we recover
Our team has deep expertise in blockchain forensics, data recovery, and wallet restorationâensuring your digital assets are in trusted hands.