how do i add a my custom token to my phantom wallet

Here is a step-by-step guide, including important security warnings.

⚠️ Critical Security Warning First ⚠️

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  Only Add Tokens You Trust: Adding a token itself is safe, but sending funds to a malicious token's contract address can drain your wallet. Only interact with tokens from projects you know and trust.

• Double-Check the Contract Address: This is the most important step. A single wrong character will send your funds to an unrecoverable address. Always get the address from the project's official website, Twitter, or Discord—never from a random DM or unverified website.

• Fake "Airdrop" Scams: If you see a random token in your wallet that you didn't expect, it's likely a scam to get you to visit a malicious website. Do not interact with it. You can't be hacked just by having it in your wallet, but visiting the website they promote can lead to theft.

Step-by-Step Guide to Adding a Custom Token

This guide works for both Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH) networks in Phantom.

Step 1: Find the Correct Contract Address

1. Go to the official source of the token (e.g., their verified Twitter account, official website, or Discord).

2. Copy the correct contract address for the network you are using (Solana or Ethereum).

• For Solana: The address will be a long string of letters and numbers.

• For Ethereum: The address will start with 0x....

Step 2: Open Your Phantom Wallet

Unlock your Phantom wallet using your password or biometric authentication.

Step 3: Access the "Add Token" Feature

1. Click on the settings (gear) icon usually in the bottom-right corner of the wallet interface.

2. In the settings menu, select the option that says "Add / Connect Wallet" or simply "Add Token". The exact wording may vary slightly.

   (Alternatively, on the main assets screen, you can sometimes click the + button or "Manage Token List").

Step 4: Choose the Network and Paste the Address

1. You will likely see two options: Solana and Ethereum. Choose the correct network for the token you are adding.

2. You will see a search bar. Paste the contract address you copied in Step 1 into this bar.

3. Phantom will automatically search its database for the token details.

Step 5: Confirm and Add the Token

1. If the contract address is valid, the token's name, symbol, and logo should automatically populate.

2. Review the information to ensure it matches the token you want to add.

3. Click the "Add" or "Import" button.

That's it! The token will now appear in your main wallet asset list alongside your SOL, ETH, and other tokens.

What If the Token Doesn't Automatically Populate?

Sometimes, for very new tokens, Phantom's list might not have the information. In this case, you may need to enter the details manually.

1. After pasting the address and it doesn't find anything, look for an option like "Manually Add Token".

2. You will need to fill in the details yourself:

• Contract Address: (You already have this).

• Symbol: The ticker (e.g., DOGE, BONK).

• Decimals: This is crucial for displaying the correct balance. For Solana, it's often 6 or 9. For Ethereum, it's often 18. You must get this number from the project's official documentation or a block explorer like Solscan or Etherscan.

3. Click "Add" once you've filled in the correct information.

How to Find a Verified Contract Address (Example)

Let's say you want to add the Bonk (BONK) token on Solana.

1. You would go to their official website or Twitter.

2. They would link to the correct address, which is: DezXAZ8z7PnrnRJjz3wXBoRgixCa6xjnB7YaB1pPB263.

3. You copy that address.

4. In Phantom, you select Solana as the network, paste the address, and it will automatically recognize it as Bonk.

You can also use block explorers to verify:

• For Solana: Solscan.io

• For Ethereum: Etherscan.io

Search for the token name on these sites and use the contract address from the verified project page.

Troubleshooting

• Token Balance Not Showing? If you've added the token but your balance shows zero, it means you don't hold any of that token yet. You need to purchase or receive some from someone else.

• Wrong Network? Make sure you selected the correct network (Solana vs. Ethereum) that matches the token's native blockchain.

By following these steps carefully, especially the security warnings, you can safely manage all your custom tokens in your Phantom wallet.