1,408 empty accounts closed so far on the official site (as of 12 Nov 2026)
There may be SOL buried in your wallet that you can’t see.
It’s already yours. Every token you bought left a small deposit behind, and your wallet never told you. Selling the token doesn’t give it back. Wallets don’t list it anywhere, so it’s easy to never know it’s there.
Think of a locker at the gym. You stopped using it, but your coin is still inside.
Check my wallet freeJust paste your public address. No wallet connection. Nothing is spent.
How it works: 3 easy steps
- 1Paste your address. It’s the public one that starts your wallet. Never your seed phrase.
- 2See your number. The scan shows how much SOL is sitting in empty accounts.
- 3Claim only if you want to. You approve inside your own wallet. If you don’t approve, nothing changes.
Curious what’s typical? Active traders often find 0.3 to 1.4 SOL, and wallets from the last cycle 1.4 to 4.1 SOL. Try the quick estimator or go straight to your exact number.
- No seed phrase, ever
- You sign in your own wallet
- Only empty accounts can close
- Scan with just a public address
Why this SOL exists
Solana holds a deposit. It doesn’t bill you rent.
Every account on Solana must be “rent exempt”, which means it carries a one-time deposit that pays for its space on chain. For a standard token account that’s about 0.00204 SOL. It isn’t a fee and it isn’t spent. It’s parked.
Your wallet opens one of these accounts the first time you receive a new token. When you sell, the account stays open with a zero balance and your deposit still inside. Wallets show your spendable balance, so the parked SOL never appears in it.
Who tends to have the most stuck: memecoin traders, airdrop hunters, NFT flippers, and anyone who was busy last cycle and hasn’t cleaned up since.
Estimator
See a rough number in ten seconds
This is an estimate. Accounts that still hold tokens can’t be closed, and some may already be closed, so your real figure can be lower. The scan reads the chain and gives the exact number.
Get my exact numberTypical ranges
| Wallet type | Empty accounts | Roughly |
|---|---|---|
| Light user | 10 to 40 | 0.02 to 0.08 SOL |
| Casual trader | 40 to 150 | 0.08 to 0.30 SOL |
| Active memecoin trader | 150 to 700 | 0.30 to 1.4 SOL |
| Last-cycle wallet | 700 to 2000 | 1.4 to 4.1 SOL |
Is it safe?
Don’t take our word. Check it.
Nothing here asks for trust. Each point below can be checked on your own.
Your tokens can’t be closed
The Solana token program refuses to close an account that still holds tokens. The chain enforces this, not the website.
No keys needed
A scan needs only your public address. No seed phrase or private key is ever needed. Anything that asks for one is a scam.
You sign, you read
You approve inside your own wallet and can read each transaction first. Cancel and everything stays unchanged.
It’s built so only empty accounts can close
Accounts still holding tokens are skipped, so there’s nothing to lose from the cleanup itself.
Verify it yourself on Solscan
- Open the official site, find its recent claims, and pick any claim.
- Tap its Verify link. It opens that transaction on Solscan.
- Look for account closures in the instruction list.
- Check that the SOL went back to the same address that signed. That’s the signer.
- Do the same for your own claim after you finish.
Optional no-risk test
Move your SOL and tokens to another wallet you control. Leave about 0.003 SOL behind for fees, then run the claim. The empty accounts are still there, and nothing else in the wallet is exposed. Move your funds back afterwards.
Crypto scam red flags (this tool does none of these)
- Asks for your seed phrase or private key
- Promises sure or fixed profits
- Pressures you to deposit funds first
- Fake support contacts you by DM
Salvage SOL does none of these, and neither does this guide. Check the URL character by character, and bookmark the official site so you never rely on search ads or links in DMs.
Step by step
From scan to SOL in your balance
- Scan an address. Paste your public address. No connection needed.
- Connect the wallet that owns the accounts.Desktop: use your browser extension. Mobile: open the site inside your wallet app’s built-in browser.
- Review the list. Only empty accounts are listed.
- Approve in your wallet.Read the transaction first. You should see account closures and SOL returning to you.
- Expect several approvals for big wallets.20 accounts close per transaction, so 400 accounts means 20 approvals. Each one stands alone, so stopping halfway is fine.
- Keep about 0.002 SOL for network fees.
- Confirm the SOL arrived. Check your balance, then open the transaction on Solscan.
Troubleshooting
- Not enough SOL for fees: send about 0.002 SOL in first.
- So many approvals: that’s the 20-per-transaction limit. Take it in batches.
- Wallet won’t connect on mobile: open the site inside your wallet app’s browser instead of Safari or Chrome.
- Some accounts skipped: they still hold tokens, so they can’t be closed.
Public record
What the official site shows
1,408 dead token accounts closed so far, and 82 claims listed, as of 12 November 2026. Figures are taken from salvagesol.com and may have changed.
Each listed claim links to its Solscan transaction. See the official site’s recent claims.
Straight answers
Questions before you claim
What is this SOL?
A rent-exempt deposit of about 0.00204 SOL that Solana holds for each token account. It was never spent. It’s yours to take back when the account is empty and closed.
Will it delete my tokens?
No. The token program won’t close an account with a balance above zero, and accounts that still hold tokens are skipped.
Do I need to connect a wallet to scan?
No. A scan only reads public chain data for the address you paste in. You connect only when you decide to claim.
Why multiple approvals?
A Solana transaction has a size limit, so 20 accounts close per transaction. Wallets with hundreds of accounts need several approvals.
Why do I need a little SOL?
Network fees, and Solana won’t run a transaction that would leave a wallet below its rent-exempt minimum. Drained wallets should receive about 0.002 SOL first.
Does it work for NFTs?
Yes. An NFT sits in a token account like any other token, so after it’s sold or moved the empty account and its deposit remain.
Why isn’t this SOL in my balance?
It’s locked inside separate token accounts, not your main wallet account. It becomes spendable only once those accounts close.
Can I do this without a tool?
Yes, with the Solana CLI, for free. A tool mainly saves time on large wallets.
What if I still don’t trust it?
That’s reasonable. Run the no-risk test above, verify real claims on Solscan, and read the official Security page. If anything ever asks for your seed phrase, close the tab.
Your number is already there
Scan first. Claim later, only if you want to. Nothing happens unless you approve it.
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