> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.shotgun.fun/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 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:

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th /><th width="249" /><th /></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td /><td><strong>Connect a Wallet</strong></td><td><strong>Sign In with Email / Google</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Best for</strong></td><td>Existing crypto users with Phantom</td><td>New users or those who prefer not to sign in with a wallet provider.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>How it works</strong></td><td>Phantom is used only to authenticate. Your Shotgun wallet is created separately and secured by Turnkey.</td><td>Sign in with your email or Google account. Your Shotgun wallet is created and secured by Turnkey.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Who holds the keys?</strong></td><td>Your Shotgun wallet is created and secured by Turnkey. You hold the keys and you can export them anytime.</td><td>Your Shotgun wallet is created and secured by Turnkey. You hold the keys and you can export them anytime.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Setup time</strong></td><td>\~30 seconds</td><td>\~1 minute</td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Option 1: Sign In with Phantom

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click &#x22;Continue with Phantom&#x22;">
    Select this option on the Shotgun login screen.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your wallet provider">
    Approve the connection request in the popup. Phantom is only used to authenticate.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shotgun/j0cGklfibJAmmhG-/images/Image1%20(14).png?fit=max&auto=format&n=j0cGklfibJAmmhG-&q=85&s=982a902ceabc247389b562cb31113659" alt="" width="422" height="418" data-path="images/Image1 (14).png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="You're in">
    You've signed in with Phantom. Your Shotgun trading wallet is ready and secured by Turnkey, fully non-custodial, fully exportable.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  Shotgun never holds your private keys. Your Phantom keys stay in Phantom. Your Shotgun trading wallet is yours, secured by Turnkey, and exportable anytime.
</Info>

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## Option 2: Sign In with Google

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click &#x22;Sign In with Email&#x22; or &#x22;Sign In with Google&#x22;">
    Select your preferred login method on the Shotgun login screen.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shotgun/j0cGklfibJAmmhG-/images/Image2%20(7).png?fit=max&auto=format&n=j0cGklfibJAmmhG-&q=85&s=7fe53b6e99b148d2a50432e69b286ae4" alt="" width="392" height="385" data-path="images/Image2 (7).png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Email account">
    * **Google:** Approve the Google sign-in prompt.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shotgun/j0cGklfibJAmmhG-/images/Image3%20(3).png?fit=max&auto=format&n=j0cGklfibJAmmhG-&q=85&s=0c1e4d2e81c9661c3d3a0d610af65969" alt="" width="537" height="709" data-path="images/Image3 (3).png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  **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.
</Info>

<Danger>
  #### 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.**
</Danger>