Frequently Asked Questions

Is Solana rent a fee I have already lost?

No. Rent-exempt deposits are refundable. The SOL stays in the account and returns to you when the account is closed.

Is it safe to close empty token accounts?

Yes, as long as the transaction only contains CloseAccount instructions for zero-balance accounts owned by you, with your wallet as the destination.

Will closing accounts affect my trading history?

No. Your past transactions stay on-chain and remain visible in explorers. Only the empty account itself is removed.

Does RecycleTokens close accounts with a balance?

No. The scanner only selects zero-balance accounts, so accounts holding tokens are never included.

Does burning tokens give me SOL back?

Burning alone does not. The SOL comes back when the now-empty account is closed.

Does the CLI charge a fee?

Only the normal Solana network fee. There is no protocol fee when you close accounts yourself.

How do I know if a token uses Token-2022?

Block explorers show the owning program of the mint. Token-2022 mints are owned by the Token Extensions program rather than the classic Token program.

Can a reclaim tool steal my tokens?

A close-only transaction cannot move tokens. Theft happens when a site gets you to sign approvals, authority changes, or transfers, which is why reading the wallet preview matters.

Can I check a wallet without connecting it?

Yes. The audit page only needs the public address and reads data from the blockchain.

Why doesn't Phantom show my empty token accounts?

Phantom hides zero-balance tokens in the main view. The accounts still exist on-chain until they are closed.

Does it work with a Ledger connected through Solflare?

Yes. The Ledger device asks you to approve each transaction, so large wallets may require several confirmations on the device.

Can I use Backpack on my phone?

Yes. Open the site from Backpack's in-app browser so the wallet can connect.

Is my Ledger at risk when closing accounts?

Closing empty accounts cannot move your tokens. The key never leaves the device and every transaction still needs your physical approval.

Why does nothing happen when I tap Connect in Safari?

Safari has no access to wallet apps. Open the site from inside the wallet app instead.

Do wrapped SOL accounts count?

Yes. A leftover wrapped SOL account can be closed too, which also unwraps any remaining balance back to native SOL.

Will burning a rugged token cost me money?

Only the normal network fee, a tiny fraction of the deposit you get back when closing.

Can a spam token drain my wallet by itself?

No. Losses happen when you sign something on a phishing site. The token sitting in your wallet cannot move funds.

Can closing an empty account affect NFTs I still own?

No. Only zero-balance accounts are closed; accounts that hold an NFT are never touched.

Is wrapped SOL a different token from SOL?

It represents the same SOL, held inside a token account. Unwrapping converts it back one to one.

Can the rent rate change?

Rent parameters are set by the network and could change through protocol upgrades. Always check live values with the CLI or RPC.

Can I have more than one account for the same token?

Yes, but wallets and apps use the associated account by default, so most people have exactly one per token.

Which address should I give someone who wants to send me tokens?

Your wallet address. The sender's wallet finds or creates the right token account automatically.

Can any program close my token account?

No. The token program only closes an account when the owner, or an assigned close authority, signs the instruction.

What is a micro-lamport?

One millionth of a lamport. Priority fees use this unit so they can be set precisely per compute unit.

Is there a minimum worth closing?

Each account returns about 0.0015 to 0.002 SOL, far more than the network fee, so even a handful of accounts is worth closing.

Did I lose SOL on a failed transaction?

At most the network fee, which is a tiny amount. The rent deposits stay in the accounts until a successful close.

Should I ignore warnings if I trust the site?

Read them first. If the preview clearly shows only account closures and a net SOL gain, the transaction does what it says.

Is an expired transaction charged?

No. A transaction that never lands on-chain is not charged any fee.

Can someone else pay the fee for me?

Technically another wallet can be the fee payer, but that requires a coordinated signing flow. Topping up a tiny amount is simpler.

What should I do if I signed something suspicious?

Move remaining assets to a new wallet immediately and revoke any token approvals from the old one.

Does RecycleTokens ever ask for a seed phrase?

Never. It only requests transaction approvals through your wallet.

Does a reclaim transaction create approvals?

A legitimate one does not. It only contains close instructions and a fee transfer.

Do address lookup tables help?

They help when the same addresses repeat across transactions. Token accounts being closed are all different, so lookup tables add little here.

How much does a priority fee usually cost?

Typically a tiny fraction of a cent per transaction, much less than the rent returned by a single account.

Who receives harvested fees?

They move to the mint and can then be withdrawn by the mint's withdraw authority, not by the holder.

Can the close authority take my tokens?

No. Closing requires a zero balance, so a close authority can only close an empty account.

Why doesn't the scanner show my frozen accounts?

They cannot be closed, and including them would make the whole transaction fail, so they are filtered out.