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 sign in with a wallet provider. |
| How it works | Phantom is used only to authenticate. Your Shotgun wallet is created separately and secured by Turnkey. | Sign in with your email or Google account. Your Shotgun wallet is created and secured by Turnkey. |
| Who holds the keys? | Your Shotgun wallet is created and secured by Turnkey. You hold the keys and you can export them anytime. | Your Shotgun wallet is created and secured by Turnkey. You hold the keys and you can export them anytime. |
| Setup time | ~30 seconds | ~1 minute |
Option 1: Sign In with Phantom
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Click "Continue with Phantom"
Select this option on the Shotgun login screen.
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Select your wallet provider
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You're in
You’ve signed in with Phantom. Your Shotgun trading wallet is ready and secured by Turnkey, fully non-custodial, fully exportable.
Shotgun never holds your private keys. Your Phantom keys stay in Phantom. Your Shotgun trading wallet is yours, secured by Turnkey, and exportable anytime.
Option 2: Sign In with 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..png?fit=max&auto=format&n=j0cGklfibJAmmhG-&q=85&s=7fe53b6e99b148d2a50432e69b286ae4)
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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.
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.