Social login: How-To Guide

Get started with DeFi in seconds — no wallet extensions or seed phrases needed. Follow the steps below to create your social login wallet, set a recovery password, and recover your wallet on a new device.

1. Creating Your Social Login Wallet

1. Go to pancakeswap.finance

2. Click Connect Wallet → Select Connect with Social Login

   
3. Choose your preferred social login method:

   • Google

   • X (Twitter)

   • Telegram

   • Discord

   💡 Each social account creates one unique wallet for use on PancakeSwap.

1. Log in with your selected social account credentials

   
2. Once login is successful, your wallet will be created and ready to use

   

2. Setting a Recovery Password

After your first login, you'll be prompted to set a recovery password. This step is optional but highly recommended for full wallet control.

1. Click Set Recovery Password when prompted

   🔒 If left unset, the recovery share will be stored by Privy by default

   🔑 Learn more about recovery shares

1. Choose a memorable password — you'll need it for logging in on a new device or when your session expires

⚠️ If forgotten, wallet access may be permanently lost

1. Save your password securely by copying or downloading it

1. Re-enter your password to confirm

❗ An error will appear if your passwords don’t match

1. Review the disclaimer and confirm you understand the recovery password risk

1. 🎉 Success! Your recovery password is now set

Reminder: You’ll be asked to enter it again when your session ends or you switch devices

3. Recovering Your Wallet (New Device Login)

If you access PancakeSwap on a new device, follow these steps to recover your wallet:

1. Log in with your social account on the new device

2. When you attempt your first transaction or on-chain action, you’ll be prompted to enter your recovery password

1. Once confirmed, you can continue transacting as usual — no further setup required!