Module 03

Send SOL to Phantom with a test transaction first

Move SOL from an exchange to your self-custody wallet safely.

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What this means

A withdrawal sends SOL from the exchange account to your wallet address.

Why it matters

Wrong address or wrong network can mean permanent loss. Test sends make mistakes smaller.

Do this
  • Choose SOL as the asset.
  • Choose Solana as the network.
  • Send a tiny test first and wait for it to arrive.
Don't do this
  • Do not type addresses by hand.
  • Do not choose Base, Ethereum, BNB, or Polygon for this guide.
  • Do not send the rest until the test lands.
Watch for

Clipboard malware can swap addresses. Compare first 4 + last 4 characters after pasting.

Read on screen

Exchange labels: Send, Withdraw, Network, Recipient, Confirmation, Transaction ID.

Try this

Paste your Phantom address into a note, compare it to Phantom, then delete the note.

// Copy the right address

Open Phantom.

Select Solana.

Click receive/copy address.

Paste it into the exchange withdrawal form.

Check the first 4 and last 4 characters before sending.

// Use a test transaction

Send a tiny amount first.

Wait for it to arrive.

Only then send the rest.

This is boring. Boring saves money.

// Network warning

Withdraw SOL on Solana, not some random network option.

If you do not understand a network choice, stop and check before clicking send.

Noob rule: if you feel rushed, stop. If you cannot explain the transaction, do not sign it.

// After the send

Open Phantom and verify balance.

If needed, paste the transaction into Solscan to confirm.

// Completion checklist

Copied Phantom address
Checked address characters
Sent test transaction
Confirmed SOL arrived
Reminder: this is not financial advice. The goal is operational literacy: fewer bad clicks, fewer wrong sends, fewer preventable losses.
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