Create a wallet (SOL)

1. Why You Need a Wallet

To use PancakeSwap on Solana, you need a crypto wallet — it’s your personal vault for digital assets and your passport to DeFi. Without a wallet, you won’t be able to:

• Swap tokens on Solana

• Provide liquidity to PancakeSwap’s V3 Pools (our capital-efficient, concentrated liquidity model)

• Interact with any dApp or store tokens on Solana

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2. Wallet Setup Essentials (Security First!)

Crypto wallets give you full control over your assets — but with great power comes great responsibility. Keep your wallet safe by following these best practices:

✅ Do’s	❌ Don’ts
✅ Download from official sources (app stores, verified websites)	❌ Don’t install from random links or DMs
✅ Follow the setup instructions carefully	❌ Don’t rush or skip the backup process
✅ Back up your recovery phrase and store it offline	❌ Don’t screenshot or store it on your phone or computer
✅ Keep your phrase private — it's your only way to recover access	❌ Never share it, even if someone claims to be "support"
✅ Only enter your recovery phrase inside the wallet app	❌ Never input it into websites, popups, or other apps

🧠 Your recovery phrase = access to your wallet

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3. Choosing Your Wallet: Mobile vs. Desktop

Not sure which type of wallet to use? Here’s a quick breakdown of mobile vs. desktop/web wallets so you can choose what fits your style:

Feature	Mobile Wallets	Browser/Desktop Wallets
Use case	Swap & track on-the-go	Best for multitasking or deep dApp use
Ease of use	Intuitive, beginner-friendly	Lightweight extensions, quick access
Security	Depends on phone security	Easier hardware wallet integration
Convenience	All-in-one app	More manual, but powerful
Best for...	Casual users, mobile-first traders	Desktop users, more advanced flows

📱 Mobile wallets can offer a smoother experience for trading, managing portfolios, and browsing NFTs — all from your phone.

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4. Recommended Solana Wallets

⚠️ Note: These are some Solana-compatible wallets based on current ecosystem adoption. Always DYOR (Do Your Own Research).

✅ Multi-Platform Wallets (Mobile & Desktop)

Some popular wallets that you may use for the Solana ecosystem (not limited to):

• Phantom: https://phantom.com/

• Solflare: https://www.solflare.com/

Both Phantom and Solflare are available on:

• iOS & Android apps

• Web Browser extensions

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🔌 WalletConnect-Compatible Options

Using WalletConnect, you can connect other wallets to PancakeSwap on Solana — directly from desktop or mobile:

• Binance Wallet

• OKX Wallet

• Jupiter Wallet

• Backpack, and more

You’ll see a full list of supported wallets when connecting on the PancakeSwap UI via WalletConnect.

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5. General Wallet Setup Steps (Quick Guide)

No matter which wallet you choose, the process is generally similar:

1. Download the wallet app or browser extension from its official source

2. Launch the app and tap “Create a new wallet”

   • (Or select “Import” if you already have one)

3. Set a strong password or PIN (if required)

4. You’ll be shown a recovery phrase (12 or 24 words) —

   → Write it down and store it somewhere safe, offline

5. Confirm your recovery phrase to complete setup

6. Fund your wallet with SOL

   → You’ll need SOL to pay for gas fees when swapping or adding liquidity on PancakeSwap

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Why SOL?

SOL is the native token of the Solana blockchain — it’s used to pay for transaction fees.

Before you can interact with PancakeSwap, you’ll need to hold some SOL in your wallet.

You can:

• Buy SOL on a centralised exchange and transfer it in

• Or bridge assets to Solana using a cross-chain bridge (coming soon on PancakeSwap)

View here to see how to Get SOL

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Ready for the Next Step?

Once your wallet is set up and funded with SOL, you’re ready to:

• Swap tokens using PancakeSwap on Solana:

• Add liquidity to V3 Pools and start earning:

💡 What are V3 Pools?

PancakeSwap V3 uses a concentrated liquidity model, designed to maximise capital efficiency.

Want to learn more? Check out the Liquidity Pools section.