MetaMask Chrome – Get started with the software wallet app

Welcome to the article on the software wallet application called MetaMask and how to start using it. On the internet, you will find several procedures but not all of them have the correct explanation. Therefore, for you people, we have the right method to use this wallet. Follow up with our guides in this article, and you will be able to use the services of this wallet without any disturbance. Do not skip on any of these procedures as all of them hold equal importance. Also, a wallet cannot guarantee you full security if you’re not following the common security protocols of the wallet. On the website, you will find a list of those protocols. Read those security tips thoroughly and try to follow them as much as you can for better security. 

Now, let us get you started with the MetaMask Chrome wallet download, setup, and login procedures.

This section will provide you with a detailed guide on the wallet download with official links for the beginner. Before beginning the download guide, you must know that one can use this wallet through the MetaMask Chrome browser extension and the mobile application as well. So, here we will tell you the procedure for the installation of both of them.

First up here we have the procedure of the mobile application download, follow it if you want to access your account through mobile phones. Here are the steps of the wallet app installation, follow them with the utmost precession:

1. Click open the link given here https://metamask.io/download/ or open the Google Play Store application. 

2. In the search box type MetaMask (if you have not used the link).

3. The page will present you with the three download options (Chrome, iOS, and Android).

4. Select the type of your mobile device. 

5. Now, press the Install button.

6. It will redirect you to the respective download page.

And now, the procedure of the download would begin after the successful execution of these steps.

Now we will move on to the next procedure of download which is the MetaMask Chrome installation. Follow the guide to get the extension installed:

1. Open your laptop browser and look for the MetaMask official website. If you have trouble finding the website, go for the link here https://metamask.io/ 

2. Next, search for the Download button on the website.

3. Once you find the said button, click on it and the new page will open.

4. Opt the download option for yourself.
   
   

Finish the rest of the instructions on the screen to complete the download procedure.

Let us get to the procedure of the account setup that all the new users have to go through when using a wallet for the very first time. The procedure could be a little time-consuming for fresh users not know the industry. One pays attention to the specified procedures as they are crucial to follow up with. So, here is the setup guide that you need to follow to register your wallet account. 

1. Open the MetaMask Chrome wallet extension or the mobile application.

2. The setup page will appear in front of you on the screen with the two options

3. The said two options will be ‘Create New Wallet account’ and ‘Import an existing wallet’. 

4. Out of these two options, you will have to opt for the first option.

5. Next, fill up the form as presented on the screen with all your correct details. 

6. The platform will now ask you to create a wallet login password for the wallet. You must use the password as per the security standards so that the password is considered as strong.

7. Then click continue.

8. Press the Reveal icon.

9. The screen is now showing you the Secret Recovery Phrase.

10. Note it down at a private place, and later on keep it in a safe space.

11. Pass the test presented on the screen by the MetaMask Chrome or application for the verification of the MetaMask user.
    
    

With this, you finally have the account registered on this wallet.

Once you are done with the wallet setup, it is now time for you to learn the steps of the wallet logging in. To access your account in the future you will have to use this procedure only, therefore, one must learn about it. This method does have a lengthy procedure, therefore it is not at all time-consuming. This login process is the easiest of all to follow up with. Let us take a glance at this login guide presented here:

1. Open your MetaMask Chrome browser or the mobile application.

2. Next, the screen will display you with the login page of it.

3. It will urge you to enter the login passcode. 

4. Once you enter the password tap the Unlock button, and the correct passcode will surely grant you with the account access. 

The wrong wallet password will result in the repetition of the procedure till you get it right. Always remember to use the official links for the wallet login and the download.

This is the final segment of our MetaMask Chrome blog, we hope that you understood our explained points in this article. And if you feel that you still need to learn some more information as well, then the wallet website is always available for you to explore. On the page, you will easily find the details you are looking for. Further, if you feel any issues while working on the said wallet then the support page of the wallet is also available. As a beginner, we suggest that you go with the software wallets as they are easy to understand and work with. Once you get the hang of this wallet, you will be able to explore all other features of this wallet as well.