# Signup

## Getting Started with Shotgun

Shotgun uses **Turnkey** for authentication and wallet management. You can get started in two ways - choose whichever fits your situation:

|                         | **Connect a Wallet**                         | **Sign In with Email / Google**                                                               |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Best for**            | Existing crypto users with Phantom           | New users or those who prefer not to connect an existing wallet                               |
| **Who holds the keys?** | You - your keys stay in your existing wallet | Your wallet is embedded through Turnkey and fully yours; you can export your keys at any time |
| **Setup time**          | \~30 seconds                                 | \~1 minute                                                                                    |

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## Option 1: Connect an Existing Wallet

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#### Click "Connect Wallet"

Select this option on the Shotgun login screen.
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#### Select your wallet provider

Connect your Phantom wallet and approve the connection request in the popup.

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#### You're in

Your wallet is now connected. Shotgun reads your public address - your private keys never leave your wallet.
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When connecting an existing wallet, Shotgun never has access to your private keys. You remain in full control of your funds at all times.
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## Option 2: Sign In with Email or Google

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#### Click "Sign In with Email" or "Sign In with Google"

Select your preferred login method on the Shotgun login screen.

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#### Choose Email account

* **Google:** Approve the Google sign-in prompt.

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#### Fund your account

Deposit SOL directly into your new wallet address, or buy SOL instantly through **Onramper** - supporting multiple payment methods including card and bank transfer.
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**Access your recovery phrase at any time** in your account Settings. We also recommend importing your recovery phrase into a standard wallet like Phantom - this ensures you always have direct access to your funds under any circumstances.
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#### Never share your recovery phrase

Shotgun displays your seed phrase (Secret Recovery Phrase). Write it down and store it somewhere physically safe.

**Never share your Secret Recovery Phrase with anyone - not Shotgun support, not on Telegram, not anywhere.**
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