Guide
How to Use Solscan: A Complete Guide to Verifying Solana Transfers and Transactions Yourself
The Short Answer
Solscan (solscan.io) is a professional-grade Solana block explorer that lets you verify with your own eyes whether a transfer or purchase actually went through and reached its destination. Using it is simple: just paste the transaction signature (Signature) you copied from your wallet or exchange—or a wallet address—into the Solscan search bar. On the page that opens, look at the "Result / Status" field. A green Success means the transfer went through and the funds have arrived; a red Fail (Failed) means it did not. This guide walks you through the complete workflow for confirming a transaction on Solscan—how to read addresses, signatures, and Status, how to track fees and balance changes, and how to investigate suspicious tokens.
Key takeaways
- Searching by signature (Signature) instantly shows whether that one transfer succeeded or failed
- Status = Success means the funds arrived; Fail means it failed (your assets never moved)
- Fees are paid in SOL and close to fixed—the base fee is 0.000005 SOL (5,000 lamports) per signature
- Searching by address lists balances, history, and holdings, and lets you investigate suspicious tokens
What Solscan Actually Is
Solscan is like a "search engine" for the Solana blockchain—a tool that lets anyone view every transaction, account, and token on the network for free. Unlike a bank statement, Solana's records are inscribed on a public ledger (the blockchain), so the single greatest value here is that you can verify the truth yourself, without relying on any third party.
"I sent it but the recipient says it never arrived." "My exchange withdrawal isn't showing up." Most anxieties like these can be resolved in a matter of seconds by looking at the actual record on Solscan. For how to make a transfer in the first place, see the guide to sending SOL; to diagnose cases where funds don't arrive, see what to do when SOL doesn't arrive.
1. Verify by Transaction Signature
This is the most reliable way to confirm whether a single transfer succeeded.
- From your wallet (Phantom, Solflare, etc.) or exchange history, copy the transaction ID / signature (Signature) for the transaction in question. It's a long string of letters and numbers.
- Open solscan.io, paste it into the search bar at the top, and press Enter.
- The transaction details page appears.
Here are the fields to look at:
| Item | Display name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome | Result / Status | Success = succeeded, Fail = failed |
| Confirmation | Confirmation | Finalized = fully confirmed |
| Signature | Signature | The unique ID for this transaction (serves as proof) |
| Block | Block / Slot | Where it was recorded (slot number) |
| Time | Timestamp | When the transaction was confirmed (UTC) |
| Sender | Signer / Fee Payer | The address that paid the fee |
| Fee | Fee | The network fee paid (in SOL) |
| Details | SOL Balance Change / Token Balance Change | How much each address's balance rose or fell |
If the Status reads "Success," the transfer is complete and the recipient has received the funds. The URL of this page itself serves as proof of the transfer, so sharing it with the other party puts an end to any "I sent it / I never got it" standoff.
2. Telling Success from Fail
- Success (green): The processing succeeded. SOL or tokens actually moved. If it's "not showing up," that's the exchange's own crediting delay—on-chain, it's already done.
- Fail / Failed (red): The processing failed. In this case the transfer amount (the principal) never moved, though the fee alone may still be deducted. The reason for the failure appears as an error in the Program Logs at the bottom of the page.
Common failure reasons and how to handle them are covered in detail in why Solana transactions fail and how to fix them. Typical examples include "Blockhash not found" (the blockhash expired—resend) and "Insufficient funds" (not enough balance).
Important: Check the Status first, above all else
If a transaction reads Fail, your transfer amount has not been lost. If you panic and repeat the same transfer over and over, the successful one could turn into a double-send. First check the Status on Solscan; if it's Success, wait for the recipient/exchange to credit it; if it's Fail, fix the cause and then resend just once—follow this order. This article is for educational purposes and is not investment advice.
3. Tracking Fees and Balance Changes
On Solscan's details page, you can confirm the Fee and Balance Change as concrete numbers.
Solana's base fee is extremely low—the benchmark is 0.000005 SOL per signature (= 5,000 lamports; 1 SOL = 1 billion lamports) (per the official Solana documentation). During congestion, a "priority fee" may be added on top. The mechanics of fees are covered in detail in the Solana fees guide.
In the "Balance Change" field, you can trace the flow of the sender's SOL decreasing and the recipient's SOL increasing, down to the SOL. Always cross-check that the displayed increases and decreases match your intent.
4. Search by Address to See Balances, History, and Holdings
Paste a wallet address into the search bar and you can list that account's current SOL balance, past transaction history (Transactions), token holdings (Tokens / SPL), and NFT holdings. Enter your own address and you get a bird's-eye view of your assets at a glance.
5. Investigating Suspicious Tokens (Avoiding Scams)
If a token you don't recognize shows up in your wallet, open that token's page on Solscan and check the following:
- Be wary of tokens with an extremely low Holders count or almost no transaction history.
- Separately verify whether it's listed on official sites or exchanges.
- Look for any warning labels Solscan attaches, or the presence of a verified badge.
The cardinal rule is to never touch (swap or approve) a token you don't know. Scams that disguise themselves as airdrops to steal your approvals are rampant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Solscan free, and do I need to log in? A. Viewing is free, and no login or wallet connection is required. Anyone can check public information just by searching.
Q. The Status says Success but it's not showing up at my exchange. A. On-chain, it's complete. Many exchanges wait for a certain number of confirmations after funds arrive, so there's a delay before it's credited. Note the Success signature URL and check again after some time.
Q. I can't find my transaction. A. Check that the signature was copied correctly. If it still won't display, the transaction may never have reached the network (broadcast failure) and thus never went through. See what to do when funds don't arrive for details.
Q. It failed (Fail) but a fee was still deducted. A. On Solana, a base fee can be charged the moment processing is attempted. Since the principal (the transfer amount) never moved, fix the cause and resend.
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FAQ
- Is Solscan free to use? Do I need to log in?
- Viewing is free, and no login or wallet connection is required. Anyone can check public information simply by pasting a transaction signature or wallet address into the search bar.
- The Status says Success but it's not showing up at my exchange or with the recipient.
- The on-chain processing is already complete. Many exchanges wait for a certain number of confirmations after funds arrive, so there's a delay before it's credited. Note the Success signature URL and check again after some time. To avoid a double-send, do not resend.
- If a transaction fails (Fail), what happens to the transfer amount?
- If it fails, the transfer amount (the principal) never moved. However, the base fee for attempting the transaction (roughly 0.000005 SOL) may still be deducted. Check the logs at the bottom of the page for the cause, resolve it, then resend just once.
- Why can't I find my transaction on Solscan?
- Check that the signature was copied correctly. If it still won't display, the transaction may never have reached the network and thus never went through (broadcast failure).
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