Drift ® Trade — Login, Troubleshooting & Quick Guide
Practical, step-by-step help for accessing app.drift.trade, connecting wallets, resolving login errors, account recovery and where to get official support.
What is Drift ® Trade?
Drift ® Trade is an open-source, on-chain perpetuals exchange built on Solana that provides fast, low-cost on-chain derivatives and spot trading through a web app and SDKs. Start with the official site and docs when you need authoritative instructions. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Official entry points: app.drift.trade (web app), docs.drift.trade (developer & user docs), and the project GitHub for code and integrations. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Logging into Drift ® — quick steps
- Go to the official app: Use
https://app.drift.tradeand click “Connect Wallet” or follow the passwordless/magic-wallet flow if you prefer email-based access. Always verify the URL before signing. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} - Choose a wallet: MetaMask, Phantom, WalletConnect, or hardware wallets are supported. For custodial deposits or exchange bridges, follow that platform’s instructions (e.g., Uphold or other exchanges when used alongside Drift ®).
- Network matters: Switch your wallet to the chain Drift ® expects (Solana/mainnet) to avoid network-mismatch errors.
Troubleshooting common login/connect issues
Drift ® Login not working / Unable to login: clear browser cache, disable conflicting extensions, try an alternate browser or use WalletConnect. If you used the email "magic wallet" flow and don’t receive a code, check spam folders and retry the email activation process described in Drift docs. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Signature declined | Can't verify | Error decline: these errors often mean a signature popup was rejected, a nonce mismatch, or you attempted to sign on a different domain. Always check the exact error text, capture screenshots, and do not share private keys or seed phrases.
Error connecting Drift ® account / App not working: confirm there is no ongoing outage via Drift channels (X/Twitter, docs or status pages). If trading fails after connecting, include transaction hashes and console logs when you contact support. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Account recovery & 2FA
Drift ® uses wallet-based authentication. If you used a non-custodial wallet, recovery requires your seed phrase or hardware wallet backup. If you used a Drift “magic wallet” (email flow), follow the email recovery instructions in the docs or contact official support with your wallet address. There is no centralized “master password” for non-custodial keys. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
FAQs — quick answers
- Q: Where do I log into Drift ®?
- At app.drift.trade. Use Connect Wallet or the email magic-wallet flow. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Q: What if my wallet signature is rejected?
- Retry the signature, confirm you’re on the correct domain, and check for browser extensions that might block popups. Capture the exact error for support.
- Q: How to recover access if I lose my seed?
- If you lost your non-custodial seed phrase you cannot recover the wallet. If you used an email magic flow, follow Drift’s email recovery steps or contact support. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Q: Who do I contact for support?
- Start with the official docs and support channels listed at docs.drift.trade and the Drift app. Include wallet address, timestamps and screenshots in any ticket. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Q: Is Drift ® safe from phishing?
- Phishing is common — always verify the domain and never paste your seed phrase into a site. When in doubt, consult the official docs or GitHub. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}