Complete User Guide

Everything you need to know about reclaiming your locked SOL from empty token accounts and dead tokens

Getting Started with Solana Rent Reclaim

What is Solana Rent?

On the Solana blockchain, every account requires a small deposit of SOL to remain active on the network. This deposit is called "rent-exempt balance" or simply "rent." When you receive a new token or create a token account, approximately 0.00203928 SOL is locked in that account as rent.

Why Do Empty Accounts Lock SOL?

When you trade meme coins, participate in airdrops, or interact with DeFi protocols, new token accounts are created automatically. Each account locks ~0.002 SOL. When you sell or transfer all tokens from an account, the account becomes empty but the rent stays locked.

Example: If you've traded 100 different tokens on Pump.fun or Raydium, you have approximately 0.2 SOL ($40-50) locked in empty accounts doing nothing!

How Solana Rent Reclaim Helps

Our platform automatically scans your Solana wallet for:

  • Empty token accounts - Accounts with 0 balance that still have rent locked
  • Dead/worthless tokens - Tokens worth less than $0.01 that you can burn to reclaim rent
  • Both Token and Token-2022 programs - Full compatibility with all Solana token standards

In just 30 seconds, you can close all empty accounts and reclaim your locked SOL with a simple 10% platform fee.

How to Reclaim SOL from Pump.fun Trading

Pump.fun is one of the most popular meme coin launchpads on Solana. Every time you buy or trade a token on Pump.fun, a new token account is created in your wallet. When you sell your tokens, the account becomes empty but ~0.002 SOL remains locked as rent.

Common Scenario:

  • • You trade 50 Pump.fun meme coins
  • • Each creates a token account = 50 accounts × 0.002 SOL
  • • Total locked: 0.1 SOL ($20-25)
  • • After selling, all 50 accounts are empty but rent is still locked

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1
    Visit SolanaRentReclaim.com

    Navigate to our homepage

  2. 2
    Connect Your Wallet

    Click "Connect Wallet" and select your wallet (Phantom, Solflare, etc.)

  3. 3
    Check "Empty Accounts" Tab

    The scan will automatically find all empty Pump.fun token accounts

  4. 4
    Also Check "Dead Tokens" Tab

    Find worthless Pump.fun tokens you can burn for additional rent recovery

  5. 5
    Review and Reclaim

    See the total SOL you'll receive (after 10% fee) and click "Reclaim All"

  6. 6
    Approve in Wallet

    Confirm the transaction in your wallet - SOL appears instantly!

💡 Pro Tip: Check both tabs! Pump.fun traders often have empty accounts AND worthless tokens. Reclaiming both can recover 2-3x more SOL.

How to Reclaim SOL Using Phantom Wallet

Phantom is the most popular Solana wallet. Here's how to use SolanaRentReclaim with Phantom to recover your locked SOL.

Prerequisites

  • Phantom wallet extension installed (Download here)
  • At least 0.00001 SOL for transaction fees (usually already in your wallet)
  • Wallet unlocked and logged in

Detailed Instructions

Step 1: Open SolanaRentReclaim.com

Navigate to our website in the same browser where Phantom is installed.

Step 2: Click "Connect Wallet"

Click the "Connect Wallet" button in the top right corner of the page.

Step 3: Select Phantom

In the wallet selection popup, click on the Phantom logo. If Phantom is locked, it will prompt you to unlock it.

Step 4: Approve Connection

Phantom will show a connection request popup. Click "Connect" to approve. We only request read-only access to your public wallet address.

Security Note: We never have access to your private keys or seed phrase. We can only read your public wallet address and token accounts.

Step 5: Wait for Scan

The platform will automatically scan your wallet. This takes 5-10 seconds. You'll see a loading animation.

Step 6: Review Results

You'll see:

  • • Total number of empty accounts or dead tokens found
  • • Total SOL locked in these accounts
  • • Platform fee (10%)
  • • Amount you'll receive (90%)

Step 7: Click "Reclaim All"

When ready, click the "Reclaim All" button. This will prepare the transaction.

Step 8: Approve Transaction in Phantom

Phantom will show a transaction approval popup. Review the details and click "Approve" to sign the transaction.

What you'll see: Multiple instructions including "Close Account" for each empty account, plus a transfer for the platform fee. This is normal!

Step 9: Transaction Confirmed

Within 1-2 seconds, the transaction confirms. You'll see a success message with a link to view on Solscan.

Step 10: Check Your Balance

Open Phantom and refresh - your SOL balance is immediately updated with the reclaimed amount!

✅ Done! You've successfully reclaimed your SOL. The empty accounts are now closed and the rent is back in your wallet.

How to Reclaim SOL Using Solflare Wallet

Solflare is a powerful Solana wallet with both browser extension and mobile app. This guide works for both versions.

Using Solflare Browser Extension

  1. Install Solflare: Download from solflare.com
  2. Visit SolanaRentReclaim.com: Open the site in the same browser
  3. Click "Connect Wallet": Select Solflare from the wallet list
  4. Approve Connection: Solflare will ask for permission - click "Connect"
  5. Scan Completes: Wait 5-10 seconds for the scan to finish
  6. Review & Reclaim: Click "Reclaim All" and approve the transaction in Solflare

Using Solflare Mobile App

  1. Open Solflare App: Launch the Solflare mobile app
  2. Access Browser: Tap the browser icon (usually in the bottom navigation)
  3. Go to SolanaRentReclaim.com: Type the URL in the address bar
  4. Connect Wallet: Tap "Connect Wallet" - it will auto-detect Solflare mobile
  5. Follow Steps: Same process as browser - scan, review, and reclaim

💡 Solflare Tip: Solflare shows detailed transaction information. You can see each "Close Account" instruction clearly before approving.

Reclaiming SOL from Empty Token Accounts

Empty token accounts are the most common source of locked SOL. Every time you receive, buy, or trade a token, a new account is created. When the token is gone, the account stays empty with rent locked inside.

What Gets Reclaimed

  • Token Program Accounts: Standard SPL token accounts (most common)
  • Token-2022 Program Accounts: Newer token standard with advanced features
  • Rent-Exempt Balance: ~0.00203928 SOL per account

Bulk Processing

Our platform can close up to 15 accounts in a single transaction. If you have more than 15 empty accounts, we automatically:

  • • Split them into optimal batches based on your wallet balance
  • • Process each batch sequentially with 2-second delays
  • • Show progress for each batch
  • • Ensure maximum efficiency and success rate

Example: If you have 50 empty accounts, we'll process them in 4 batches (15+15+15+5). Total time: ~15 seconds.

Burning Worthless Tokens to Reclaim Rent

Dead or worthless tokens still lock rent in your wallet. By burning these tokens and closing the accounts, you can reclaim the locked SOL.

What Qualifies as a "Dead Token"?

  • 1
    Dead Tokens: No trading activity, no DEX listings, effectively worth $0
  • 2
    Worthless Tokens: Trading value exists but is less than $0.01 total
  • 3
    Low Value: Token worth less than the rent cost (uneconomical to keep)

How Token Burning Works

When you burn tokens, we:

  1. 1Burn all tokens in the account (send to null address - permanently removed from circulation)
  2. 2Close the account using Solana's native instruction
  3. 3Return the rent to your wallet (minus 10% platform fee)

⚠️ Important: Burning is permanent! Make sure you don't need these tokens. We only show tokens worth less than $0.01 to prevent accidental burns of valuable tokens.

Understanding Fees and Costs

Platform Fee: 10%

We charge a simple 10% fee on all SOL you recover. This is clearly shown before you approve any transaction.

Fee Calculation Example

Total rent locked:0.5000 SOL
Platform fee (10%):- 0.0500 SOL
You receive:0.4500 SOL
At $250/SOL:≈ $112.50 USD

Network Transaction Fees

Solana charges very small transaction fees (typically ~0.00001 SOL or $0.0025). These fees go directly to network validators, not to us. They're automatically included in the transaction.

Affiliate Referral Program

If you use a referral link, the person who referred you receives 3.5% from our 10% fee. You still pay only 10% total - we split it with the referrer as a thank you for spreading the word.

With Referral Code:

  • • Platform gets: 6.5%
  • • Referrer gets: 3.5%
  • • You still get: 90% of recovered SOL

Security & Safety

How We Keep You Safe

  • Non-Custodial:

    We NEVER have access to your private keys or seed phrase. Your wallet stays in your control at all times.

  • Read-Only Access:

    We only request permission to read your public wallet address and token accounts. We cannot move funds without your explicit approval.

  • Wallet-Approved Transactions:

    Every transaction must be signed by you in your wallet. We build the transaction but you have final control.

  • Open Source:

    Our smart contract code is publicly viewable. Transparency builds trust.

🚨 We Will NEVER:

  • • Ask for your seed phrase or private keys
  • • Request remote access to your computer
  • • Contact you via DM asking for wallet information
  • • Ask you to send SOL to "verify" your wallet

If someone claims to be from SolanaRentReclaim and asks for any of the above, it's a SCAM. Report them immediately.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

❌ Wallet Won't Connect

Possible solutions:

  • • Make sure your wallet extension is installed and unlocked
  • • Refresh the page and try again
  • • Clear browser cache and cookies
  • • Try a different browser (Chrome/Brave work best)
  • • Disable other wallet extensions temporarily
  • • Update your wallet extension to the latest version

🔍 Scan Shows 0 Accounts

This could mean:

  • • Great news! Your wallet is already clean
  • • You haven't traded many tokens yet
  • • All your token accounts still have balance
  • • Try checking the "Dead Tokens" tab as well

⚠️ Transaction Failed

Common causes and fixes:

  • • Insufficient SOL: Make sure you have at least 0.00001 SOL for network fees
  • • Network congestion: Wait 30 seconds and try again
  • • Rejected in wallet: Make sure you clicked "Approve" in your wallet popup
  • • Slippage issues: If transaction keeps failing, contact support

💰 SOL Didn't Appear

Steps to verify:

  • • Check the transaction on Solscan (we provide a link after success)
  • • Refresh your wallet (sometimes it takes a few seconds to update)
  • • Solana transactions confirm in 1-2 seconds usually
  • • Check if transaction shows "Success" on Solscan
  • • If Solscan shows success but wallet doesn't update, it's likely a display issue - your SOL is there

🐌 Scan Taking Too Long

Normal scan time: 5-10 seconds

  • • If scan takes longer than 30 seconds, refresh the page
  • • Check your internet connection
  • • Solana RPC might be slow - try again in a minute
  • • If problem persists, contact support

📱 Mobile Issues

For mobile wallet users:

  • • Use the in-app browser (don't use external browsers)
  • • Make sure you're on the latest version of your wallet app
  • • Clear app cache if having issues
  • • Some wallets work better on mobile than others - Phantom and Solflare are most reliable

Still having issues? Contact our support team at support@solanarentreclaim.com with:

  • • Your wallet address (public address only)
  • • Description of the issue
  • • Transaction signature if applicable
  • • Screenshots if helpful

We respond within 24 hours!

Best Practices for Maximum Recovery

  • 📅
    Reclaim Regularly:

    Check every month or after heavy trading periods. The more you trade, the more SOL gets locked up.

  • 🔄
    Use Both Tabs:

    Always check "Empty Accounts" AND "Dead Tokens" tabs. Many users have both types and can double their recovery.

  • 🔍
    Verify on Solscan:

    Always click the Solscan link after a transaction to verify everything worked correctly.

  • 💼
    Keep Some SOL for Fees:

    Always maintain at least 0.001 SOL in your wallet for transaction fees. Don't reclaim literally everything.

  • 🎯
    After Major Trading Sessions:

    If you just finished trading 20+ meme coins, run a scan immediately - you likely have 0.04+ SOL to reclaim.

  • 🔐
    Security First:

    Never share your seed phrase with anyone, including us. Always verify you're on the real solanarentreclaim.com (check the URL).

  • 📊
    Track Your Stats:

    Check the "Transactions" page to see your total recovery history. It's motivating to see how much you've reclaimed!

  • 💬
    Join the Community:

    Join our Discord to get tips, share results, and stay updated on new features.

  • 🎁
    Use Referral Links:

    If a friend referred you, use their link! They get a small commission from our fee (you still pay the same 10%).

  • ⚡
    Don't Wait for "Enough":

    Even 0.01 SOL is worth reclaiming. That's $2-3, and every little bit adds up. Don't wait until you have "a lot" - reclaim now!

💡 Pro Trader Tip

Set a monthly reminder to check SolanaRentReclaim. Active traders can accumulate 0.1-0.5 SOL per month in locked rent. That's $20-100 just sitting there! Make it a habit to reclaim regularly, just like you check your portfolio.