How to Install Metamask on Chrome

Step 1: Access the MetaMask Website

1. Open your Chrome browser.

   
   

2. Go to the official MetaMask website: https://metamask.io.

   
   

3. Click the “Download” button in the top right corner.

Step 2: Download the Extension for Chrome

1. On the MetaMask website, click on “Install MetaMask for Chrome.”

   
   

2. You will be redirected to the Chrome Web Store, where you can download the MetaMask extension.

   
   

3. Click on the “Add to Chrome” button, then select “Add extension” to confirm the installation.

Step 3: Confirm the Installation

1. After installation, the MetaMask icon (a small fox) will appear in the upper right corner of your browser, near the extension bar.

   
   

2. Click the MetaMask icon to begin the setup process.

Step 4: Initial Setup for MetaMask

1. When you open MetaMask for the first time, you’ll see a welcome screen.

   
   

2. Click “Get Started” to proceed with the setup.

Step 5: Create a New Wallet

1. If you do not have an existing MetaMask account, click on “Create a Wallet.”

   
   

2. You will be asked whether you would like to share data to improve MetaMask. Choose “I Agree” or “No Thanks” according to your preference.

   
   

3. Create a strong password for your wallet and click “Create.”

   
   

   • Make sure to choose a password that is secure yet memorable, as you’ll need it to access your wallet.

Step 6: Save Your Recovery Phrase

1. After creating the password, MetaMask will display a 12-word recovery phrase, also known as a “seed phrase.”

   
   

2. Store this phrase with great care! It is the only way to recover your account if you forget your password or lose access to your wallet.

   
   

   • Write down the recovery phrase and store it in a secure location, like a piece of paper kept in a safe. Never share this phrase with anyone.

     
     

3. Click “Next” and then confirm the recovery phrase by selecting the words in the correct order to complete the setup.

Step 7: Complete the Setup

1. After confirming your recovery phrase, your MetaMask account will be ready to use.

   
   

2. Click “All Done” to access your wallet dashboard.

Step 8: Customize and Use MetaMask

Now that MetaMask is installed and set up, you can:

• Add tokens like Ethereum and other compatible tokens on the Ethereum network.

  
  

• Connect your wallet to DeFi sites, decentralized exchanges, and other dApps (decentralized applications).

  
  

• Switch between networks, such as Ethereum Mainnet, Binance Smart Chain, and other EVM-compatible networks.

To quickly access MetaMask, you may want to pin the extension to your Chrome toolbar:

1. Click on the puzzle icon (extensions) in the upper right corner of Chrome.

   
   

2. Find MetaMask in the list and click the pin icon to add it to the toolbar for easy access.

Important Security Tips

1. Never share your recovery phrase with anyone. Anyone who has access to this phrase can control your wallet and funds.

   
   

2. Avoid storing your recovery phrase on online devices such as email or digital notes on your phone. Use offline and secure methods.

   
   

3. Always double-check that the site where you enter your recovery phrase is legitimate and secure.

   
   

By following these steps, you’re now set up to use MetaMask on Chrome!