Drift® Trade — On-chain Perpetuals & Spot Trading on Solana

How to connect, trade, troubleshoot login problems and recover access on Drift® (official links & practical tips).

What is Drift® Trade?

Drift® is an open-source, non-custodial decentralized exchange built on Solana that focuses on on-chain perpetual futures and spot trading. It combines deep liquidity, cross-margining and low-latency execution to deliver an experience closer to centralized derivatives platforms while keeping funds in users’ wallets. For the official site and app visit drift.trade and app.drift.trade. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

How to Access Drift® (Login & Wallet Connect)

Drift® supports wallet-first access: connect a Solana wallet (Phantom, Solflare, Ledger via Phantom, or WalletConnect alternatives) at the app. When connecting the first time, you’ll typically sign a message and — depending on the onboarding flow — pay a small one-time setup fee to create an on-chain trading account. Drift® also supports passwordless/email login flows for users who prefer that experience; see the docs for details. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Trading Features & Exchange Tools

Once connected, you can deposit supported collateral, open leveraged positions, use cross-margin, and access vaults or yield strategies. The Drift® interface shows account overview, open positions, P&L and market depth. The protocol also launched the DRIFT governance token and continues to expand markets and collateral support. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Troubleshooting Common Drift® Login Issues

Because Drift® is wallet-centric, “login” problems are usually wallet or network related. Try these fixes:

Account Recovery & 2FA Guidance

Drift® itself does not custody private keys. Access recovery depends on your wallet provider — restore your wallet using your seed phrase or hardware key. Drift®’s passwordless/email flows are optional onboarding layers; if you use them, follow the platform’s account recovery guides in the docs. For sensitive funds, prefer hardware wallets and never share seed phrases. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Common Errors & Quick Fixes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Where do I trade on Drift®?
Use the official trading app at app.drift.trade. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
2. Do I need an account to use Drift®?
No traditional username/password is required — connect a Solana wallet to authenticate. Optional passwordless/email onboarding is available as described in the docs. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
3. How do I recover access if I lose my wallet?
Restore your wallet via its seed phrase on a compatible wallet provider. Drift® cannot restore private keys for you.
4. Why is my Wallet connection failing?
Ensure your wallet extension is unlocked, you’re on the Solana network, and that any required signature prompts are approved. Check the Drift® wallet setup guide if you use Ledger. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
5. Is Drift® audited and secure?
Drift® publishes audits and security reports; review the security page and docs before depositing large amounts. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
6. Where can I find official documentation?
Official docs and tutorials are at docs.drift.trade. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}