diff --git a/frontend/components/stream-creation/AmountStep.tsx b/frontend/components/stream-creation/AmountStep.tsx
index 90ae7f1..9cafcff 100644
--- a/frontend/components/stream-creation/AmountStep.tsx
+++ b/frontend/components/stream-creation/AmountStep.tsx
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 "use client";
-import React from "react";
+import React, { useRef, useEffect } from "react";
 
 interface AmountStepProps {
   value: string;
@@ -14,6 +14,13 @@ export const AmountStep: React.FC<AmountStepProps> = ({
   error,
   token,
 }) => {
+  const inputRef = useRef<HTMLInputElement>(null);
+
+  // Auto-focus on mount
+  useEffect(() => {
+    inputRef.current?.focus();
+  }, []);
+
   return (
     <div className="space-y-4">
       <div>
@@ -32,6 +39,7 @@ export const AmountStep: React.FC<AmountStepProps> = ({
         </label>
         <div className="relative">
           <input
+            ref={inputRef}
             id="amount"
             type="number"
             step="any"
diff --git a/frontend/components/stream-creation/RecipientStep.tsx b/frontend/components/stream-creation/RecipientStep.tsx
index 2f1cad3..dc944a7 100644
--- a/frontend/components/stream-creation/RecipientStep.tsx
+++ b/frontend/components/stream-creation/RecipientStep.tsx
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 "use client";
-import React from "react";
+import React, { useRef, useEffect } from "react";
 
 interface RecipientStepProps {
   value: string;
@@ -12,6 +12,13 @@ export const RecipientStep: React.FC<RecipientStepProps> = ({
   onChange,
   error,
 }) => {
+  const inputRef = useRef<HTMLInputElement>(null);
+
+  // Auto-focus on mount
+  useEffect(() => {
+    inputRef.current?.focus();
+  }, []);
+
   return (
     <div className="space-y-4">
       <div>
@@ -30,6 +37,7 @@ export const RecipientStep: React.FC<RecipientStepProps> = ({
           Stellar Public Key
         </label>
         <input
+          ref={inputRef}
           id="recipient"
           type="text"
           value={value}
diff --git a/frontend/components/stream-creation/ScheduleStep.tsx b/frontend/components/stream-creation/ScheduleStep.tsx
index c89ae6a..84709a0 100644
--- a/frontend/components/stream-creation/ScheduleStep.tsx
+++ b/frontend/components/stream-creation/ScheduleStep.tsx
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 "use client";
-import React, { useMemo } from "react";
+import React, { useMemo, useRef, useEffect } from "react";
 
 interface ScheduleStepProps {
   duration: string;
@@ -29,6 +29,13 @@ export const ScheduleStep: React.FC<ScheduleStepProps> = ({
   amount,
   token,
 }) => {
+  const durationInputRef = useRef<HTMLInputElement>(null);
+
+  // Auto-focus on mount
+  useEffect(() => {
+    durationInputRef.current?.focus();
+  }, []);
+
   const ratePerSecond = useMemo(() => {
     if (!amount || !duration || parseFloat(amount) <= 0 || parseFloat(duration) <= 0) {
       return null;
@@ -91,6 +98,7 @@ export const ScheduleStep: React.FC<ScheduleStepProps> = ({
             Duration
           </label>
           <input
+            ref={durationInputRef}
             id="duration"
             type="number"
             step="any"
diff --git a/frontend/components/stream-creation/StreamCreationWizard.tsx b/frontend/components/stream-creation/StreamCreationWizard.tsx
index 13ec76d..2ccf64f 100644
--- a/frontend/components/stream-creation/StreamCreationWizard.tsx
+++ b/frontend/components/stream-creation/StreamCreationWizard.tsx
@@ -95,6 +95,17 @@ export const StreamCreationWizard: React.FC<StreamCreationWizardProps> = ({
     if (validateStep(currentStep)) {
       if (currentStep < STEPS.length) {
         setCurrentStep(currentStep + 1);
+        // Scroll to top when moving to next step
+        const modal = document.querySelector('.glass-card');
+        if (modal) {
+          modal.scrollTo({ top: 0, behavior: 'smooth' });
+        }
+      }
+    } else {
+      // Scroll to first error if validation fails
+      const firstError = document.querySelector('[role="alert"]');
+      if (firstError) {
+        firstError.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'center' });
       }
     }
   };
@@ -102,6 +113,8 @@ export const StreamCreationWizard: React.FC<StreamCreationWizardProps> = ({
   const handleBack = () => {
     if (currentStep > 1) {
       setCurrentStep(currentStep - 1);
+      // Scroll to top when going back
+      window.scrollTo({ top: 0, behavior: 'smooth' });
     }
   };
 
@@ -113,9 +126,14 @@ export const StreamCreationWizard: React.FC<StreamCreationWizardProps> = ({
       } catch (error) {
         console.error("Failed to create stream:", error);
         // Error handling can be added here (e.g., toast notification)
-      } finally {
         setIsSubmitting(false);
       }
+    } else {
+      // Scroll to first error if validation fails
+      const firstError = document.querySelector('[role="alert"]');
+      if (firstError) {
+        firstError.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'center' });
+      }
     }
   };
 
@@ -163,8 +181,27 @@ export const StreamCreationWizard: React.FC<StreamCreationWizardProps> = ({
     }
   };
 
+  // Handle Escape key to close
+  React.useEffect(() => {
+    const handleEscape = (e: KeyboardEvent) => {
+      if (e.key === 'Escape') {
+        onClose();
+      }
+    };
+    window.addEventListener('keydown', handleEscape);
+    return () => window.removeEventListener('keydown', handleEscape);
+  }, [onClose]);
+
   return (
-    <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/50 backdrop-blur-sm">
+    <div 
+      className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/50 backdrop-blur-sm"
+      onClick={(e) => {
+        // Close on backdrop click
+        if (e.target === e.currentTarget) {
+          onClose();
+        }
+      }}
+    >
       <div className="glass-card relative z-10 w-full max-w-2xl mx-4 max-h-[90vh] overflow-y-auto rounded-2xl border border-glass-border p-8">
         <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-6">
           <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold">Create Payment Stream</h2>
@@ -192,12 +229,25 @@ export const StreamCreationWizard: React.FC<StreamCreationWizardProps> = ({
 
         <Stepper steps={STEPS} currentStep={currentStep} />
 
-        <div className="my-8 min-h-[300px]">{renderStepContent()}</div>
+        <div className="my-8 min-h-[300px]">
+          <div className="mb-6 flex items-center justify-between">
+            <div className="text-sm text-slate-400">
+              Step {currentStep} of {STEPS.length}
+            </div>
+            <div className="text-xs text-slate-500">
+              {Math.round((currentStep / STEPS.length) * 100)}% complete
+            </div>
+          </div>
+          {renderStepContent()}
+        </div>
 
         <div className="flex justify-between gap-4 pt-6 border-t border-glass-border">
           <div>
             {currentStep > 1 && (
               <Button variant="outline" onClick={handleBack}>
+                <svg className="w-4 h-4 mr-2" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+                  <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M15 19l-7-7 7-7" />
+                </svg>
                 Back
               </Button>
             )}
@@ -207,10 +257,25 @@ export const StreamCreationWizard: React.FC<StreamCreationWizardProps> = ({
               Cancel
             </Button>
             {currentStep < STEPS.length ? (
-              <Button onClick={handleNext}>Next</Button>
+              <Button onClick={handleNext}>
+                Next
+                <svg className="w-4 h-4 ml-2" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+                  <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M9 5l7 7-7 7" />
+                </svg>
+              </Button>
             ) : (
               <Button onClick={handleSubmit} disabled={isSubmitting}>
-                {isSubmitting ? "Creating..." : "Create Stream"}
+                {isSubmitting ? (
+                  <>
+                    <svg className="animate-spin -ml-1 mr-2 h-4 w-4" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+                      <circle className="opacity-25" cx="12" cy="12" r="10" stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="4"></circle>
+                      <path className="opacity-75" fill="currentColor" d="M4 12a8 8 0 018-8V0C5.373 0 0 5.373 0 12h4zm2 5.291A7.962 7.962 0 014 12H0c0 3.042 1.135 5.824 3 7.938l3-2.647z"></path>
+                    </svg>
+                    Creating...
+                  </>
+                ) : (
+                  "Create Stream"
+                )}
               </Button>
             )}
           </div>