What Is a Solana Token Account?
On Solana, your wallet doesn't hold tokens directly. Each token you own sits in a separate token account linked to your wallet.
Non-custodial · One signature · Metaplex metadata + IPFS · Deployed on mainnet
Mint account vs token account
The mint account defines the token (supply, decimals, authorities). A token account holds a balance of one token for one owner. The default one for each wallet-and-token pair is the associated token account (ATA), whose address is derived automatically.
Rent and recovering SOL
Each token account holds about 0.00204 SOL as a rent-exempt deposit. When a token account is empty you can close it and get that deposit back — see how to claim free SOL. Estimate costs with the rent calculator.
- Sending a token to a new holder may create an account for them, costing the sender the deposit
- Closing requires a zero balance
- Never sign closing transactions on sites you don't trust
Step-by-step
Step 1. Find your accounts
Look up your wallet on Solscan's token tab.
Step 2. Identify empty ones
Accounts with zero balance can be closed.
Step 3. Close and recover
Closing returns the rent deposit to your wallet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Solana token account?
An account that holds a balance of one specific token for one owner.
What is an associated token account?
The default token account for a wallet and token, at an address derived from both.
How much does a token account cost?
About 0.00204 SOL, held as a refundable rent deposit.
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Connect your wallet, fill the form, sign once. Your token is live on mainnet with on-chain metadata, a real logo, and optional authority revokes.