Setting Up Your Phantom Wallet for $ETHOS

This part shows you how to create a Phantom wallet to hold SOL (Solana’s cryptocurrency) and test it with your website.

Get the Phantom Wallet

Go to the Official Site: Open your web browser and visit phantom.app. This ensures you’re getting the real Phantom wallet, not a scam.

Choose Your Device:

  • Computer: Phantom works as a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Brave. Click “Download” for your browser, and it’ll take you to the browser’s extension store.

  • Phone: Download the Phantom app from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android).

  • Install Phantom:

    • Browser: Click “Add to Browser” in the extension store. Once installed, a Phantom icon appears in your browser’s toolbar (top-right corner). Click it to open Phantom.

    • Phone: Install the app and open it.

Create Your Wallet

  1. Start a New Wallet:

    • When you open Phantom, it’ll ask if you want to create a new wallet or import an existing one. Click “Create New Wallet.”

  2. Get Your Secret Recovery Phrase:

    • Phantom will show you a 12-word phrase (e.g., “apple dog tree…”). This is your Secret Recovery Phrase, which is like a master key to your wallet.

    • Write it down on paper and keep it somewhere safe (like a locked drawer). Never save it on your phone or computer, and never share it with anyone.

  3. Set a Password:

    • Create a password (at least 8 characters, like “Sunny123!”) to lock/unlock Phantom on your device.

    • If asked, confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase by typing or selecting the words in order.

  4. Finish Setup:

    • Phantom may suggest a random username. You can keep it or make your own. Click “Finish” to complete setup.

    • If using the browser, pin the Phantom icon to your toolbar: click the puzzle piece icon (extensions menu), find Phantom, and click the pin.

Secure Your Wallet

  1. Keep Your Phrase Safe: Store your 12-word phrase offline (e.g., in a safe). If you lose it, you can’t recover your wallet.

  2. Optional Phone Security: On the mobile app, turn on Face ID or fingerprint for extra protection (find this in Settings).

Find Your Wallet Address:

Open Phantom. You’ll see a long string of letters and numbers (e.g., “9xYz…abc”). This is your public wallet address, safe to share.

  • Click it to copy it.

Buy SOL

Find the “Buy” Button:

  • Look for a “Buy” or “Add Funds” button on the main screen (usually near the top or bottom).

    Click or tap it.

  1. Choose Solana (SOL):

    • A list of coins will pop up. Click “Solana (SOL)” to select it.

  2. Enter How Much to Spend:

    • Type in a small amount, like $10 or $20 (in your currency, e.g., USD or EUR).

    • You’ll see about how much SOL you’ll get (e.g., $10 might buy ~0.05 SOL, depending on the price).

Pay with Your Card

  1. Pick a Payment Option:

    • Phantom will show companies like Coinbase.com or MoonPay.com to handle your purchase. These are like online cashiers.

    • Choose “Debit & Credit Card” (easiest for beginners). If you see Apple Pay or Google Pay and prefer it, pick that.

    Enter Card Details:

    • Type in your card number, expiration date, and CVV (the 3-digit code on the back).

    • If asked, enter your billing address.

    Confirm the Purchase:

    • Click “Buy Now” or “Confirm.”

    • You might get a text message with a code to verify your phone number. Type it in.

    • Your bank may ask you to approve the charge (e.g., via a banking app or text).

Check Your SOL

  • Wait a Moment: It takes 1-5 minutes for the SOL to show up in your wallet.

  • See Your Balance: On Phantom’s main screen, your SOL balance will update (e.g., “0.05 SOL”).

  • Check History: Tap the “Activity” tab to see your purchase details.

  • Now your ready for $ETHOS