How to Close Empty Token Accounts on Solana (2025 Guide)
Step-by-step guide to closing empty Solana token accounts and reclaiming locked SOL rent using SOL Cleaner.
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What Are Solana Token Accounts?
On Solana, every SPL token you receive creates a new token account in your wallet. Unlike Ethereum where one address holds all tokens, Solana creates a separate account for each token type.
For example, if you've received USDC, BONK, and WIF tokens, your wallet has at least 3 separate token accounts - one for each token.
Each token account requires a rent deposit of approximately 0.00203928 SOL. This rent keeps the account data stored on the Solana blockchain.
Why Close Empty Token Accounts?
When you sell or transfer all tokens from an account, the account becomes empty but the rent deposit stays locked. This is wasted SOL sitting in unused accounts.
Common scenarios where you accumulate empty accounts:
- ✓ Sold meme coins or NFTs
- ✓ Received airdropped tokens you don't want
- ✓ Transferred all balance to another wallet
- ✓ Tested tokens during trading
Most active Solana users have 10-50+ empty accounts, locking up 0.02-0.10 SOL or more.
How Much SOL Can You Reclaim?
The calculation is simple:
At current SOL prices (~$100-200), that's $2-40 of recoverable value!
Step-by-Step Guide to Close Token Accounts
1Open SOL Cleaner
Visit sol-cleaner.xyz/burn in your browser. The tool works on desktop and mobile.
2Connect Your Wallet
Click "Select Wallet" in the top right corner and choose your wallet:
- • Phantom - Most popular Solana wallet
- • Solflare - Alternative option
Approve the connection request in your wallet. Important: SOL Cleaner never has access to your private keys or funds.
3Scan for Empty Accounts
Click the "🔍 Scan Wallet" button. The scanner will:
- Find all token accounts in your wallet
- Filter out accounts with balances
- Show only completely empty accounts
This takes 2-5 seconds. You'll see a list of empty accounts with their addresses.
4Select & Close Accounts
You have two options:
- • "Select All" - Close all empty accounts (recommended)
- • Manual selection - Click individual accounts to select specific ones
Click "🔥 Close X Accounts" and approve the transaction in your wallet.
✓Success!
You'll see a success modal showing accounts closed and SOL reclaimed. The reclaimed SOL is now in your wallet!
Is It Safe to Use SOL Cleaner?
Yes, completely safe. Here's why:
- ✓Non-custodial: We never have access to your private keys or seed phrase
- ✓You approve everything: Every transaction requires your explicit approval in your wallet
- ✓Only empty accounts: The scanner only shows accounts with ZERO balance
- ✓No registration: No email, no personal data collected
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this affect my tokens?▼
No. SOL Cleaner only closes accounts with exactly 0 balance. Your tokens with balances are never touched.
Can I close accounts from multiple wallets?▼
Yes! Disconnect your current wallet, connect a different one, and scan. You can clean multiple wallets one at a time.
What if a transaction fails?▼
If a transaction fails, no accounts are closed and no fees are charged. Common reasons: network congestion or insufficient SOL for gas fees.
How often should I clean my wallet?▼
Scan monthly if you're an active trader, or quarterly for casual users. Any time you sell all tokens from an account, that account can be closed.
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