How to Freeze Solana Accounts in 2 Steps
Freezing Solana accounts means that when an account holds a token, it can no longer transact with it.
This process is fully reversible. If you need to do the opposite, meaning unfreeze, check out our guide on how to unfreeze solana accounts.
How to Freeze Solana Wallets Step by Step
To freeze accounts and block token transactions, first open Smithii’s Freeze Token Account tool from Smithii (https://tools.smithii.io/freeze-account/solana) and follow these steps:
- Connect your Wallet and select the token: In the Token Address field, choose the token you want to manage under its Wallet Authority.
- Enter the accounts you want to freeze: In the List of Token Accounts that will be Frozen field, add the wallet account addresses you want to freeze. You can do this with the Add button or upload them in bulk with a CSV file. (You can download a CSV Sample, fill it with the addresses, and upload it again by clicking Upload CSV.)
- Confirm the action: Once all accounts are listed, review everything carefully. Then click Freeze to freeze the selected accounts.
To verify the account status, check Solscan and confirm that the accounts were frozen correctly.
This action can be seen as legitimate when used for security reasons, for example if you are dealing with a hack and need to prevent funds from being stolen, or if you want to apply a temporary freeze that has been announced transparently.
Uses such as malicious market manipulation or unjustified blocking of specific holders are considered unethical and abusive practices, and may even lead to criminal consequences if treated as fraud.
“A honeypot crypto scam is a malicious smart contract with hidden traps designed to lure in user investments before stealing the funds.” Vardi Z. (2024, February 26). Dechat accidentally shares link to a “honeypot” scam in token announcement. COINTELEGRAPH.
Conclusion
You can quickly upload wallet addresses and apply the freeze whenever you think it is necessary. Remember that using this feature at your own discretion can seriously damage community trust in your token.
