MetaMask Chrome : Getting Started with MetaMask

Using MetaMask on Chrome web browser is one of the easiest ways to start utilizing the benefits that come included with the MetaMask wallet. In case you are new to MetaMask, you must be looking for instructions on getting started with MetaMask Chrome. In that case, I would suggest you stick to this read where I will walk you through the pathway that will allow you to kick-start your crypto storage journey with this platform. But, before I guide you on anything else, let me give you a brief introduction to this wallet first.

So, we will begin by understanding what is MetaMask.

Cryptocurrency wallets are trending the same way crypto trading does. Using crypto wallets is an inevitable part of someone's crypto trading journey. Particularly speaking about the MetaMask wallet is a hot crypto wallet that you can use to safeguard your crypto assets. Though, the wallet does not support Bitcoin, however, it supports all the crypto assets built on the Ethereum blockchain including ERC-20 tokens. This non-custodial wallet makes you the sole in-charge of all the assets or private keys in your wallet.

Talking about the usage of this wallet, we all know that this wallet works well with browsers such as Chrome, Brave, Edge, Opera, and Firefox. In addition to that, the wallet also works well on mobile devices such as iOS and Android. But, in this particular section, we are going to guide you on installing the MetaMask Chrome extension for which the steps are listed below:

1. Please go to the https://metamask.io/website using the Chrome browser

2. When you see the "Download for Chrome" option, select it

3. Or simply click the "Download" button to get to the download page

4. When on the download page, choose your desired browser icon

5. In this case, you need to choose the Chrome browser icon

6. Within the Chrome Web Store, select the "Add to Chrome" option

7. Lastly, the extension will be added by choosing "Add Extension"

Note: If you are not using the Chrome browser, but using any other browser that we have listed above, then you can pick your preferred browser icon from the download page and then follow the prompted instructions.

The world of Web3 is larger than your imagination and hence creating access to this world is pretty necessary. If you are done installing the MetaMask extension on your device, then you can follow the steps listed below to get started:

1. Open the MetaMask Chrome extension available as a fox-face icon

2. Following this, you must choose the "Get Started" button

3. Go through the details on the current screen and choose the "Deny" or "I Accept" option

4. On the next page, you can create a new password and enter it again for confirmation

5. Note down your wallet's 12-word Secret Recovery Phrase

6. Further, you can select the option for confirming that you have saved the seed phrase

7. Then, you can verify the seed phrase as directed on the screen

The latest version of the MetaMask extension is 11.11.4 as of March 2024. If you are running on a version lower than this, then you can follow the steps that are listed below to update your MetaMask wallet to its latest version. In case you are not willing to follow this process, then you can install the latest version by uninstalling the current version and re-installing the MetaMask Chrome extension once again. Here are the easy steps you need to follow to initiate the process:

1. You can either lock or unlock the app

2. Otherwise, you can also right-click on the MetaMask icon on your toolbar

3. Thereafter, you may hit the "Manage extension" option

4. When a new page opens, select the toggle at the top of the page

5. When the Developer mode opens, choose "Update"

6. If you are on Firefox, choose "Check for updates"

7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process

There are some working methods you can try if you wish to resolve any issues while using the MetaMask Chrome extension. In case you are looking forward to resolving the problem, then you can follow the steps listed below:

• Device restart- This is one of the easiest remedies one can apply if he wishes to get rid of any minor issues with his device. If not the device, you can try restarting the web browser that you are using. this will restore the working of any program that you're using on your device including the MetaMask Chrome extension. 

• Clear cache- Another thing that you can try doing in this scenario is clearing off the cache and cookies from the device that you are currently using. 

• Update MetaMask-Updating the MetaMask extension is another remedy that you can try if you'd like to continue using this wallet without facing any hurdles. If not MetaMask Chrome, you can also update your current web browser to get rid of any active issues. 

• Disable other extensions- If you have added any other extension or an add-on, then you must disable them temporarily. After doing so, check if you are able to use MetaMask once again. 

• Lock-unlock MetaMask- Another thing you can try doing to let MetaMask work in a hassle-free manner is to lock it from the profile menu and then you can enter the password to unlock it. 

Those who want to up their crypto trading game can choose MetaMask wallet for this purpose. This wallet comes into action when you need to store ETH or ERC-20 tokens that you have purchased recently. The best thing about MetaMask is that it works with some other networks as well such as Binance Smart Chain. However, you need to add any supported network to MetaMask Chrome manually. In case you continue to face issues with MetaMask even after performing these remedies, then you can certainly reset your wallet or import it on another device.