How to Make a MetaMask Wallet
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MetaMask is a cryptocurrency wallet and a gateway to blockchain applications.
It is available as a browser extension on Chrome, on the App Store, and Google Play Store.
In this guide, youâll learn how to make a MetaMask wallet so that you can interact with blockchain applications.
Here is how to make a MetaMask wallet:
1. Add MetaMask to Chrome
Before you can create a MetaMask wallet, you need to add the MetaMask extension to Chrome.
If youâre using a mobile device, you need to download the MetaMask app on the or .1: Select âCreate a Walletâ
Once youâve added the MetaMask extension to Chrome, you need to open it.
On the top navigation bar of Chrome, youâll see a puzzle icon.
Click on the puzzle icon to open your Chrome extensions.
Scroll down your Chrome extensions until you find the MetaMask extension.
Click on âMetaMaskâ to open the MetaMask extension.
In addition, you can pin MetaMask to your toolbar by clicking on the pin icon.
After youâve clicked on the MetaMask extension, youâll land on the âWelcome to MetaMaskâ page.
On the page, youâll be greeted with a welcome message.
Youâll also see a button that says, âGet Startedâ.
Click on âGet Startedâ to begin creating your MetaMask wallet.
After youâve clicked on âGet Startedâ, youâll land on the âNew to MetaMaskâ page.
On the page, youâll see a couple of options.
This includes âNo, I already have a Secret Recovery Phraseâ, and âYes, letâs get set up!â.
The âNo, I already have a Secret Recovery Phraseâ option allows you to import an existing wallet using a backup phrase.
On the other hand, the âYes, letâs get set up!â option allows you to create a new MetaMask wallet.
Since this is your first time using MetaMask, click on âCreate a Walletâ to create a new MetaMask wallet.
After youâve clicked on âCreate a Walletâ, youâll land on the âHelp Us Improve MetaMaskâ page.
On this page, MetaMask states that they need to gather your usage data.
This is to better understand how their users interact with the extension.
To create a MetaMask wallet, you need to agree to the terms.
The main term that you have to agree to is sending anonymized click and pageview events.
MetaMask will never collect your IP address or sell your data.
Click on âI Agreeâ to agree to their terms.
After youâve clicked on âI agreeâ, youâll land on the âCreate Passwordâ page.
On the page, you need to create a password for your MetaMask wallet.
Firstly, create a password and enter it in the âNew passwordâ field.
Keep in mind that your password needs to contain a minimum of 8 characters.
Next, re-enter your password in the âConfirm passwordâ field.
Then, your need to read and agree to the Terms of Use.
Lastly, click on âCreateâ to create a password.
After youâve created a password, youâll land on the âSecret Backup Phraseâ page.
In this step, youâll be given a secret backup phrase.
Your secret backup phrase allows you to import your MetaMask wallet.
Firstly, click on the lock icon to reveal the secret words.
Then, copy your backup phrase and store it in a safe place.
There are a couple of ways to store your backup phrase.
This includes storing it in a password manager or writing it down on a piece of paper.
Do not disclose your backup phrase as others will be able to steal your Ethereum.
Once youâve stored your backup phrase in a safe place, click on âNextâ to proceed to the next step.
After youâve clicked on âNextâ, youâll land on the âConfirm your Secret Backup Phraseâ page.
Now that youâve stored your backup phrase in a safe place, you need to confirm it.
On the page, youâll see words from your recovery phrase in a jumbled order.
To confirm your backup phrase, you need to select each word in the correct order.
For example, if the first 3 words of your backup phrase are âappleâ, âbananaâ, âpearâ.
Click on âappleâ, âbananaâ, and âpearâ respectively.
Once youâve selected each word in the correct order, click on âConfirmâ to confirm your backup phrase.
After youâve confirmed your recovery phrase, youâll land on the congratulations page.
This means that youâve successfully made a MetaMask wallet!
Click on âAll Doneâ to complete the wallet creation process.