# Social login: How-To Guide

Get started with DeFi in seconds — no wallet extensions or seed phrases needed. Follow the steps below to create your social login wallet, set a recovery password, and recover your wallet on a new device.

### 1. Creating Your Social Login Wallet

1. Go to pancakeswap.finance
2.  Click **Connect Wallet** → Select **Connect with Social Login**

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3.  Choose your preferred social login method:

    * **Google**
    * **X (Twitter)**
    * **Telegram**
    * **Discord**

    > 💡 Each social account creates one unique wallet for use on PancakeSwap.

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4.  Log in with your selected social account credentials

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5.  Once login is successful, your wallet will be created and ready to use

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### 2. Setting a Recovery Password

After your first login, you'll be prompted to set a **recovery password**. This step is optional but highly recommended for full wallet control.

1.  Click **Set Recovery Password** when prompted

    > 🔒 If left unset, the recovery share will be stored by Privy by default
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    > 🔑 [Learn more about recovery shares](https://docs.privy.io/security/wallet-infrastructure/advanced/user-device#securing-the-recovery-share)

:::tip

If you dismiss this prompt, it will reappear again after 1 week, as part of PancakeSwap’s commitment to wallet security.

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2. Choose a **memorable password** — you'll need it for logging in on a new device or when your session expires

> ⚠️ If forgotten, wallet access may be permanently lost

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3. Save your password securely by **copying or downloading** it

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4. Re-enter your password to confirm

> ❗ An error will appear if your passwords don’t match

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5. Review the **disclaimer** and confirm you understand the recovery password risk

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6. 🎉 Success! Your recovery password is now set

> Reminder: You’ll be asked to enter it again when your session ends or you switch devices

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### 3. Recovering Your Wallet (New Device Login)

If you access PancakeSwap on a new device, follow these steps to recover your wallet:

1. Log in with your **social account** on the new device
2. When you attempt your first transaction or on-chain action, you’ll be prompted to **enter your recovery password**

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3. Once confirmed, you can continue transacting as usual — no further setup required!