BONKbot Recovery

Name: SweepSOL
Author: SweepSOL

Updated: 2025-09-02

BONKbot Recovery

Updated: 2025-09-02

BONKbot is a popular Telegram trading bot for Solana tokens. It creates wallets and token accounts that may contain recoverable SOL from rent deposits.

🤖 Telegram Bot

Automated trading with built-in wallet management

🎯 Understanding BONKbot Token Accounts

BONKbot creates Associated Token Accounts (ATAs) when you trade through Telegram commands:

⚡ Quick Buy/Sell

Fast trades via Telegram commands create token accounts with 0.0018 SOL rent each

🎯 Sniper Trades

Automated sniping of new tokens often leaves empty accounts after selling

📊 Copy Trading

Following successful traders creates multiple token accounts automatically

🔄 Failed Transactions

Even failed trades can create empty token accounts with locked SOL. Token accounts with remaining tokens can also be burned to recover the ATA.

💰 Expected Recovery

Light bot user:0.009-0.036 SOL

Active trader:0.072-0.18 SOL

Heavy sniper:0.18-0.54 SOL

Based on 0.0018 SOL rent per empty token account

📱 Step 1: Export Wallet from BONKbot

Access Your BONKbot Wallet on Telegram

📲 Launch BONKbot Mini-App:

Open Telegram and launch BONKbot
Click the "Launch" button to open the BONKbot mini-application
Accept the terms and conditions to proceed
The bot interface will load showing your wallet and trading options

BONKbot launch screen in Telegram

💡 Pro Tip: If you can't find the Launch button, type /start in your BONKbot conversation to refresh the interface.

🔑 Step 2: Export Your Seed Phrase

Security Warning: Your seed phrase gives complete access to your wallet. Only export it in a secure environment and never share it with anyone.

Access Export Function

In the BONKbot mini-app, look for the export or wallet settings option
Tap "Export Seed Phrase" button
Read the 2FA warning carefully
Click "I understand, proceed without 2FA" if you haven't enabled 2FA
Or set up 2FA first for enhanced security

2FA security warning screen

Copy Your Credentials

Your 12-word seed phrase will be displayed
Your private key will also be shown (long string)
Tap "Copy seed phrase and private key" button
Store both securely in a password manager or secure note app
Confirm "I've securely stored my private key"

Seed phrase and private key display

💻 Step 3: Import Wallet to Phantom

Access Phantom Settings

Open your Phantom wallet
Click on your profile picture at the top
Click the settings icon that appears
Navigate to "Manage Accounts" from the settings menu
You'll see your current wallet accounts listed

Phantom wallet settings menu

Add BONKbot Wallet

Tap "Add Wallet" at the bottom of the accounts list
Select "Import Private Key" from the options
Paste your BONKbot private key (the long string)
Name it "BONKbot Trading" for easy identification
Confirm the import and verify the wallet address matches

Private key import screen

Import Successful! You should now see your BONKbot wallet in Phantom with all your tokens and SOL balance. The imported wallet will appear in your account list.

🧹 Step 4: Clean Up Your BONKbot Accounts

🚀 Use SweepSOL for Maximum Recovery

Now that your BONKbot wallet is imported into Phantom, you can recover SOL from all empty token accounts:

Recovery Process:

Visit SweepSOL.com while Phantom is open
Connect your Phantom wallet
Switch to your BONKbot imported account in Phantom
SweepSOL will scan for empty token accounts automatically
Review the detected accounts - these are from your bot trading
Select accounts to close and recover SOL
Confirm the batch transaction in Phantom
Receive recovered SOL instantly in your wallet

Launch SweepSOL Tool

📊 What SweepSOL Finds

Empty token accounts from completed trades
Dust token balances (microscopic amounts)
Failed transaction residuals
Abandoned sniper accounts
Copy-trading leftover accounts

⚡ Batch Processing:
Close up to 20 accounts in a single transaction for maximum efficiency

🛡️ Security Best Practices for BONKbot Users

🚨 Never Do This

Share your BONKbot seed phrase in Telegram groups
Use the same wallet for large amounts after exporting
Leave exported credentials in clipboard/notes long-term
Import the wallet to unknown or untrusted applications

⚠️ Telegram Bot Safety

Enable 2FA on BONKbot if available
Use separate wallets for different trading strategies
Regular cleanup prevents large SOL accumulation
Monitor bot permissions and connected apps

✅ Recommended Practices

Clean up bot accounts weekly if actively trading
Use hardware wallets for long-term storage
Keep detailed records of imported wallets
Transfer recovered SOL to secure main wallet

💡 Advanced BONKbot Recovery Tips

🎯 Maximize Your Recovery:

Check multiple bot instances: If you used BONKbot across different Telegram accounts
Include failed snipes: Even unsuccessful trades create accounts
Look for copy-trade remnants: Automatic trades often leave dust behind
Historical trading data: Accounts from weeks/months of bot usage