# How to Export Your Private Key from Phantom Wallet: A Quick 2-Minute Guide

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Phantom Wallet is a non-custodial wallet for Solana, Ethereum, and more. Exporting your private key lets you back up or migrate accounts, but it’s sensitive—your key controls your funds. **Warning: Never share your private key or recovery phrase. Do this on a secure device, ideally offline, and consider a hardware wallet for safety.**

Why Export?

Your private key proves ownership of your wallet address. Exporting helps import into other wallets (e.g., MetaMask) or create backups. Solana has unique keys per account; Ethereum, Base, and others share one.

**Prerequisites**

* Phantom Wallet (browser extension or iOS/Android app) installed.
* Wallet password or biometrics.
* Secure storage (e.g., encrypted note or paper—avoid cloud/screenshots).
* Enable desired network in Settings > Active Networks.

**Browser Extension Steps**

1. Open Phantom, unlock with password.
2. Click profile avatar > "Manage Accounts."
3. Select account, click "Show Private Key," enter password.
4. Choose network (e.g., Solana, Ethereum). Enable in Settings if missing.
5. Copy key, store securely offline, click "I Understand" and "Done."

**Mobile App Steps**

1. Open app, unlock with biometrics/password.
2. Tap avatar > account name > pencil icon.
3. Select "Show Private Key," enter password.
4. Pick network, copy key, store safely, tap "Done."

**Security Tips**

* Rarely Export: Use Secret Recovery Phrase for full backups instead.
* Stay Safe: Use a trusted device, avoid suspicious sites/bots.
* Ledger Users: Keys stay on hardware wallets, not exportable.
* Issues?: Update Phantom (phantom.app) or check network settings.

**Final Note**

Exporting your private key is quick but risky—handle it like cash. Visit Phantom’s help center for details. Secure it well, and you’re set in under 2 minutes.


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