Cryptocurrency wallets are the key tools used in Decentralized Finance (Defi) Applications. For users working with traditional finance like fiat currencies, it can be difficult to understand and configure cryptocurrency wallets in their system. In this article we will see simple steps to Install/Recover Metamask in Chrome browser.
In this article we will cover:
- How to Install Metamask plugin from Chrome Webstore
- Recover Metamask in Chrome Browser
- Create a new Metamask wallet with Chrome Plugin
Watch this guided video with simple steps to Install/Recover Metamask in Chrome Browser
First, we need to Install Metamask in Chrome Browser
Visit here to install the Metamask plugin from Chrome Web Store.
Click on the Add to Chrome button.
This will open a popup asking you for confirmation.
Click on Add extension button.
Next, setup Metamask Wallet in Chrome Browser
When you click on Add extension button, a new window will open asking you for permission.
Read it and click on I Agree or No Thanks at your own will.
The next screen will ask you to start with the Setup process.
Click on the Get Started button to get started with the Setup.
In the below screen, it will ask you for two options to setup the Metamask wallet in your chrome browser.
Do you want to recover an existing Metamask wallet in the Chrome plugin or create a New Wallet.
Option 1: Recover Metamask in Chrome Browser
You can import your Metamask wallet if you have already set it up on another device(Mobile/PC). To recover the wallet you should have your seed phrase saved somewhere safe.
You will need that seed phrase to recover the wallet in the Chrome plugin.
Step 1: Import the Wallet
Click on the Import Wallet button to start importing the existing wallet.
Step 2: Enter the seed phrase of an existing wallet
In the next screen, you will be asked to enter the 12 word seed phrase and create a new password for this wallet.
Check the I have read and agreed to the Terms of use checkbox
Click on the Import button.
Congratulations! You have successfully imported your existing wallet into the Metamask chrome extension
Alert: Never share your seed phrase with anyone. You risk loosing all your crypto asset if you loose or share your seed phrase
Note: This password is a new password, it can be different from your existing wallet
Option 2: Create a new Metamask Wallet
If this is the first time you are setting up Metamask wallet or you want to create a new Metamask Wallet.
Step 1: Create a new Metamask Wallet
Click on the Create a Wallet button
Enter a password in the next screen and check the checkbox to agree terms and conditions.
Step 2: Save your secret recovery phrase
The next screen will show you your Secret Recovery Phrase.
Keep this secret phrase somewhere safe as this will be used multiple times in the future.
Click on the blurred image to reveal your secret recovery phrase.
Step 3: Confirm your secret phrase to Install Metamask in Chrome Browser
In the next screen, enter the secret phrase in the same order as it appeared in the screen.
Then, click on Confirm button.
Congratulations! You have successfully create a new wallet into the Metamask chrome extension
Important: Keep your secret phrase safe always. Never share your secret phrase with anyone, you risk loosing your entire crypto portfolio if you share or loose the secret phrase.
Conclusion
Cryptocurrency wallets are the most widely used tool in the complete Cryptocurrency ecosystem. You need a crypto wallet for any transaction with the Defi or Dapps. Crypto wallets can be the very first app that you might install in your journey of a crypto hodler. This article guides its users with simple steps to Install/Recover Metamask in Chrome Browser.