Visit the official MetaMask website
Start from the official MetaMask website rather than an advertisement, unfamiliar download page, or link sent through an unsolicited message. This reduces the risk of downloading a fraudulent wallet extension.
Browser wallet
MetaMask Chrome Extension.
Explore a browser-based crypto wallet designed to help you manage digital assets, connect with decentralized applications, and interact with supported blockchain networks directly from your desktop browser.
What is MetaMask?
Your gateway to the decentralized web.
MetaMask is a self-custodial crypto wallet available as a browser extension and mobile app. The Chrome extension provides a convenient way to interact with blockchain applications from your desktop browser.
Depending on the networks and features supported by your version, MetaMask can be used to manage accounts, view assets, send and receive transactions, and connect to decentralized applications, commonly called dapps.
Self-custody puts you in control
MetaMask is designed as a self-custodial wallet. That means you are responsible for your wallet credentials and recovery information. Your Secret Recovery Phrase should remain private and protected.
Getting started
Install MetaMask in Chrome.
Installing the extension is straightforward, but verifying that you are using the authentic MetaMask software is an important part of the process. Always begin from the official MetaMask website or the official Chrome Web Store listing.
Choose the Chrome extension
Select the browser-extension option and follow the official installation flow to reach the Chrome Web Store. Check the publisher and listing carefully before continuing.
Add the extension
On the Chrome Web Store, use the official browser controls to add MetaMask to Chrome. Chrome will display a confirmation prompt before the extension is added to your browser.
Create or restore a wallet
After installation, MetaMask guides you through creating a new wallet or accessing an existing one. Follow the on-screen instructions and carefully review every security prompt.
Wallet capabilities
Manage crypto and connect to Web3.
Once configured, the MetaMask Chrome extension can act as a connection point between your browser and supported blockchain applications. When you visit a compatible dapp, MetaMask can request permission to connect your wallet and display transaction requests for your review.
- Manage supported blockchain accounts
- View balances and supported digital assets
- Send and receive supported cryptocurrencies
- Connect to decentralized applications
- Review and approve blockchain transactions
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Browser wallet
Security first
Protect your Secret Recovery Phrase.
Your Secret Recovery Phrase is one of the most important pieces of information associated with a self-custodial MetaMask wallet. It can be used to restore access to the wallet and its accounts. Anyone who obtains the phrase may be able to control the associated assets.
Store your recovery information securely and never share it with another person. MetaMask states that its team will not ask you for your Secret Recovery Phrase, private keys, or password.
Be particularly careful when interacting with websites and decentralized applications. A legitimate dapp should not require you to provide your Secret Recovery Phrase to connect a wallet or complete a normal transaction.
Never enter your Secret Recovery Phrase into a website, online
form, support chat, or unsolicited message. If someone asks for
it, treat the request as a potential scam.
Frequently asked questions
MetaMask Chrome Extension FAQ.
What is the MetaMask Chrome extension?
It is the browser-extension version of MetaMask that lets users manage supported wallet accounts and connect with compatible decentralized applications from Chrome.
Where should I install MetaMask?
MetaMask recommends starting from its official website or using the official browser extension store. Avoid unofficial download websites and suspicious links.
Is MetaMask a self-custodial wallet?
Yes. MetaMask describes itself as a self-custodial wallet. Users are responsible for their wallet access credentials and recovery information.
What is a Secret Recovery Phrase?
A Secret Recovery Phrase is a set of words associated with a wallet that can be used to restore access to its accounts. It should be kept private and stored securely.
Can MetaMask recover my Secret Recovery Phrase?
MetaMask cannot recover a traditional self-custody Secret Recovery Phrase for you if it is lost. Keeping an appropriate backup is therefore an important part of wallet management.
How can I recognize a fake MetaMask website?
Check the domain carefully and use official MetaMask download channels. Be suspicious of sites or people asking for your Secret Recovery Phrase, private keys, or password.
Start with confidence
Explore the MetaMask Chrome experience.
Use the official MetaMask installation route, review the security information carefully, and keep your wallet recovery information private as you explore Web3.