MetaMask Wallet: Download, Install MetaMask for Android

MetaMask Wallet is a crypto-storing wallet that keeps the funds safe and helps users to trade in them. The traders can manage their Ethereum-based cryptocurrencies through this wallet. But you must be thinking that every wallet has these features, what is so special about this wallet? Well, you are not wrong, every crypto wallet has similar kinds of features. But still, every one of them is different in their unique way. So this guide will explain to you how this wallet differs from other crypto wallets and will also guide you about the steps that would be needed to set up your new account on the MetaMask.

What are the features of MetaMask Wallet?

As you are eager to know about the features of the MetaMask Wallet, read along this segment of the article:

• The wallet has some of the best security measures that will give its 100% to keep the funds safe.

• The users will have several crypto pairs on which they can trade upon.

• You can have full custody of your account, as none of your private data would be kept in the database of MetaMask.

• If you are a hardware wallet user, then you can also connect the hardware wallet device with the MetaMask as it is compatible with hardware wallets as well.

• Also you can trade with all the Ethereum-based crypto pairs and get staking rewards as well.

• It is possible for the users to get connected with the dApps and explore its features as well.

How to install the browser extension of MetaMask Wallet?

This wallet can be used as a browser extension and as a mobile application as well. First, we will explain the procedure of the browser installation.

1. Open the Chrome Web Store or click this link https://metamask.io/download/.

2. And then you will have to select the option of Chrome if you have selected to open it through the link given in step 1.

3. After this click on ‘Install MetaMask for Chrome’. And if you are on Chrome Web Store then search for MetaMask Extension on it.

4. After this press on ‘Add to Chrome’ button.

5. After the installation process is completed you can view the icon of MetaMask in the list of installed browser extensions in the toolbar.

6. If you want to pin your extension wallet, then select the PIN button.

Once you have completed all these steps, you can move further to the next procedure and that is the registration.

Downloading MetaMask on mobile

If you are an Android user, then the following will help you install the MetaMask on your mobile device:

1. Open the Google Play Store.

2. Then in the search box type, MetaMask Wallet.

3. Select the MetaMask icon page from the search results.

4. After that press the ‘Install’ button.

Wait for a few seconds till the installation is completed. Then launch the application and complete the further instructions on the screen.

How to sign up?

After the browser or app installation, you have to launch start the MetaMask and move further with the setup process. The account signing-up process is stated in detail below:

1. Press on the ‘Get Started’ option after opening the MetaMask Wallet.

2. Then fill out the details that are being questioned in the given form on the screen.

3. After that setup a password for your account, do ensure that the password is strong and the one that easy for you to remember. But if you have any doubt that you would not be able to remember the password then you can save your password on Google Passwords.

4. Once the password is created, you will have to store the 12-word Secret Recovery Phrase in the wallet. The seed phrase should be kept in a place that is not easily accessible to the other people around you, even your family members.

5. Then review the terms and conditions of the MetaMask, and if you do agree with them then mark the box as checked.

Your wallet is now ready for you to use.

Can we reset the account password on MetaMask?

It is possible that you are using MetaMask after a long time and you no longer remember the details for logging back into your account. So, in situations like these, you will have to reset the account password or set up a fresh account. And if you are a MetaMask Wallet user then the users the process is even more simple, you can easily restore your wallet account with the help of your Secret Recovery Phrase. But if you no longer have your seed phrase with you then it would be a problem for you. It is so because the users will no longer have the option for restoring their wallet and will have to create a new wallet account if they want to use MetaMask again. But if you have your secret recovery phrase with you then follow the steps provided below:

1. Open up the login page of MetaMask by downloading the browser extension or the mobile application by using this link https://metamask.io/.

2. Then tap the ‘Forgot Password’ button.

3. Now a screen would open and you have the select the word length of your seed phrase.

4. After that copy, and paste the entire seed phrase into the given text fields.

5. Once the seed phrase is copied correctly, you can set the new password for your account.

6. Again write the same password in the text field to give the confirmation.

7. In the last step press the ‘Restore’ button.

 Summing it Up!

Through this article, you can get to know about the features of the MetaMask Wallet and the steps for establishing a new wallet account. Though it is advised that if you are a new user and are not good at remembering passwords, then you should store your password somewhere for future reference or you can also save the password on Google itself. But the users who are more concerned about their privacy and security should not use Google passwords. As the only thing that is keeping your account safe is your password and if you would keep that password online then it is risky. Anything that is online can be hacked so there is only a matter of time till your account password is revealed to someone else if the account has been hacked. The best alternative this that you can keep your password written on your notes app or in any offline mode.