Drift ® Protocol — Guide: Login, Exchange & Troubleshooting

Drift ® Protocol is a decentralized, on-chain perpetuals exchange built primarily on Solana — offering fast, low-cost perpetual futures, cross-margining and deep liquidity through an on-chain engine. Use the official front end at app.drift.trade and read technical docs at docs.drift.trade. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

What "Drift Login" means

"Drift Login" is not a username/password — it refers to connecting a self-custody wallet (browser extension like Phantom, WalletConnect, or a hardware wallet) to the Drift ® app so you can sign on-chain transactions. All trades are signed locally; Drift ® does not hold private keys. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Official links

Drift ® home / marketing: drift.trade. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
App (trade dashboard): app.drift.trade. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Docs & developer resources: docs.drift.trade. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Troubleshooting — Drift Login not working / Error Connecting

Verify you're on the official domain (check SSL + domain exactly: drift.trade / app.drift.trade).
Unlock your wallet extension/app and ensure it's on the correct network (Solana or other supported network).
Disable conflicting extensions (multiple wallet extensions can interfere) and clear cache or try an incognito window.
If WalletConnect times out, re-initiate the QR flow from your mobile wallet and ensure time-sync on your phone is correct.
Check Drift ® status and community channels (Discord / X) for outages or maintenance. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Account recovery & 2FA

Drift ® is non-custodial: account recovery depends on your wallet's seed phrase or your custodial provider (if you used one). There is no central "Drift 2FA reset" for on-chain wallets — keep your seed phrase and hardware wallet safe. Custodial accounts require that provider's recovery/2FA process.

App not working / Can't verify wallet / Transaction declined

Transaction declined? Check token approvals, sufficient native balance for fees, and any pre-signed approvals in your wallet UI.
Can't verify wallet: reconnect, ensure correct wallet address, and check for network mismatches.
If front-end behaves oddly, try another browser or device and consult Drift ® docs or GitHub for known issues. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

FAQs

Q1: How do I login to Drift ®?

Connect your wallet (Phantom, Solflare, or WalletConnect) at app.drift.trade and approve the signature prompt.

Q2: I see "Error connecting" — what now?

Confirm URL, unlock wallet, switch networks, disable blockers, and retry WalletConnect. Check Drift status if widespread issues occur. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Q3: Can Drift ® recover my lost seed or reset 2FA?

No. If you lose your non-custodial seed phrase the funds are unrecoverable. Use custodial recovery only if you used a custodian.

Q4: Where are official docs and audits?

See docs.drift.trade for docs and links to audits and SDKs. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Q5: Who do I contact for help?

Use official Drift ® community channels (Discord, X) and the documentation links — avoid unsolicited DMs and never share private keys. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}