How To Setup Metamask Wallet
MetaMask was created by ConsenSys and is the most popular Ethereum-compatible wallet used today. You can access it via a secure browser extension that’s compatible with the Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge browsers.
While MetaMask is most commonly used for transactions on the Ethereum network, it is fully compatible with several other blockchains including Avalanche, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, Fantom, Harmony, and others.
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- 2.In the Chrome Web Store, click the "Add to Chrome button". Once you’ve installed MetaMask, you’ll see a small fox icon at the top right of your screen, and a notification will appear, letting you know that the install was successful.
- 3.Next, you’ll be given the option to “Get Started.” Once you’ve clicked that button, you’ll see a screen like this:
- 4.Assuming you are a new user, click the “Create a Wallet” button on the right to get started with a new wallet. Then, the system will ask you whether or not you want to share analytics with MetaMask. This decision is entirely up to you. After that, you’ll be prompted to create a password.
5. On the next page, you’ll be given a set of 12 words that act as your private key. Make sure to store these keys and don't share them with anyone.