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In this growing crypto era, you need a wallet to protect your possessions. But from this large variety of available wallets, it is difficult for you to select only one wallet that satisfies your wallet requirements and is up to the mark in terms of security. Hardware wallets have top security measures but we cannot say the same for software wallets. People who cannot afford to pay for the hardware wallet device prefer the software wallets more. MetaMask Extension is the priority of all people if they want to use software wallets.

As your guide to the crypto industry, we are here to familiarize you with the procedures involved in operating this wallet, this includes the downloading guide of the MetaMask application or the extension, steps to set up your account, and login procedures as well. So, what more are you waiting for? Let’s begin with the guide here without taking much of your time.

You can utilize the services of MetaMask either through MetaMask browser extension or the mobile application. So, let us get to the downloading steps of the options and you can decide in which form you would like to use MetaMask:

MetaMask Extension

If you want the extension, then you will need your laptop with you because you cannot access it on your mobile phone, thus, you will have to use the laptop all the time to access the account and transact through it. So, here is the process of it:

1. Open the official website of MetaMask and look for the download button. Or use the link here https://metamask.io/download/ it will take you to the downloading page directly.

2. On the said page, you can view the downloading options, assuming that you’re using Chrome as your default browser then you will have to click on the Chrome button.

3. Soon it will take you to the page Chrome Web Store, press the button of Add to Chrome.

4. On the small pop-up window, press Add Extension option.    

After a minute, the download will complete and you can have access to your MetaMask Extension on the toolbar of your browser with all other previously installed extensions.

After the successful completion of the installation process, you now have to set up your wallet account. We would advise you to use MetaMask Extension to execute this process as it seems a little easier than the mobile application. So, here is the guide to wallet setup:

1. Open the MetaMask App or the extension.

2. Press the ‘Create New Wallet’ button.

3. In the form presented, enter your details to register your account as asked without any errors.

4. Tap Continue.

5. Next, create a strong passcode that will come in handy at the time of performing the login procedure. The password must contain uppercase, and lowercase letters, numbers, and a special character.

6. Now quickly scribble down the secret recovery phrase of your wallet and remember to keep it protected.

7. To ensure the correctness of the secret recovery phrase, finish a test as shown on the screen and pass it. Failure to do so signifies that you have the wrong phrase.

With these seven steps, you will have your account with you. Thus, start to keep your assets in it in whatever way you like.

Here are the steps of Wallet login that will help you to get the account access if logged out. The process is simple, all you require is the correct login passcode and you are good to go. And if you do have it, then here is the process of login:

1. Open the MetaMask Extension on your laptop.

2. A small window will appear in the top right corner of your screen.

3. Type out the login password in it.

4. Double-check the password and correct it for the mistake.

5. Next, tap the Unlock button below the text box.

If the password is correct it will allow you the account access and if it is wrong, then it will deny your account access. People who cannot recall their password will have to change it, and for this, tap on the Forgot Password option given on the screen.

The next procedure is the password resetting procedure and you will have to use it only when you do not remember the login details. But also make sure that you have the secret recovery phrase with you. So, if you are in a situation like this, follow the guide here:

1. Open the login page of your MetaMask Chrome Extension.

2. Click the Forgot password option given below the text field.

3. It will open a new page of MetaMask Password reset on the screen.

4. Select the length of your seed phrase.

5. After this type out your seed phrase sequentially in the respective text fields.

6. Check your seed phrase for any errors and correct it.

7. Then in the text field create a new password.

8. Confirm your password by re-writing it on the other text field. Ensure both passwords match with each other.

9. And last click the Restore button.

Thus, now you have access to your wallet account, but if the seed phrase turns out to be incorrect, then you will have to undergo the same process again and again till you get it right. Users who do not have their login password and the secret recovery phrase cannot have access to your account back, and not the support system can help you on it. Hence, this is the reason that you need to keep both the details safe with you.

We end our article of the MetaMask Extension right here hoping you understand the workings of the wallet. For any further details visit the blog page of MetaMask and read through the blogs to learn new things about it. Also, if you have issues with this wallet and do not know how to solve them use the support service. 

But only use this option if you’ve tried all the troubleshooting measures as usually those are enough to take down your MetaMask problems. However, since it is a non-custodial wallet, it cannot take full responsibility for the security of assets, so, you will have to cooperate with it as well in the protection to avoid problems. Beware of the ongoing scams occurring in the digital world and try to steer clear of them. Always check the web address you visit on the internet, if it is not official then it is fake.