The Guide
Reclaiming your locked SOL
Solana quietly locks small amounts of SOL in the token accounts your wallet creates. This guide explains what that is, how to get it back, and how to do it without getting burned. In plain English, no hype.
- 01What is rent on Solana?Every account on Solana holds a small amount of SOL. Not as a fee, but as a deposit.5 min read
- 02How to reclaim your SOLThree ways to get your locked SOL back. Each has trade-offs.4 min read
- 03Is it safe?Closing empty token accounts is one of the safest operations on Solana. The tool you use is a different question.4 min read
- 04What you can't reclaimMost guides tell you what a tool does. Fewer tell you what it doesn't. Here's what won't come back.3 min read
- 05Common mistakesThe small mistakes that cost people SOL, or their whole wallet. Avoid these five.2 min read
Prefer to just try it? Check any wallet to see how much SOL is reclaimable, no connection needed.