MetaMask Extension- Download on Chrome, Brave, Edge, Opera, or Firefox

When you enter the crypto market space, you surely cannot go without creating access to safe crypto storage. In case you are dealing with crypto assets belonging to the Ethereum blockchain, then the best storage space for these crypto assets is the MetaMask Wallet. A user can easily explore and use the service offered by this wallet by installing the MetaMask extension or the app on a supported web browser. Currently, this wallet is being used by millions of people and there are many potential users who are trying to use this wallet in its best essence.

If you are also one of those new users who are planning to do so, then you can surely take a look at this article and understand whether or not this wallet is worth your consideration.

Launched in 2016, this crypto storage facility has been made available for users of Chrome, Firefox, and other web browsers in the form of a MetaMask extension. On the other hand, if you wish to access its services on your mobile phone, then also you can do so by installing its mobile application on your Android or iOS device. Being a non-custodial wallet, allows you to have full control over your crypto assets and be the sole manager of your funds. In simple terms, we can say that MetaMask does not have any kind of access to your funds or private keys. However, this also hints towards the fact that if a user loses his private keys, MetaMask will not be able to help him in any way.

Now, if you are wondering whether or not you have to pay an amount as the fee to use MetaMask, then you should note that downloading the MetaMask Wallet extension is completely free. Just like many other wallets, all you need to do is pay a fee while transferring crypto from one wallet to another. This helps the platform to cover any charges that are being charged on the blockchain network. In addition to that, another thing that we are supposed to take care of is that MetaMask only supports the Ethereum network.

Chrome is one of the best web browsers that are being used by a wide spectrum of people for the purpose of surfing the web. Hence, MetaMask has made sure that the wallet is available for usage on Chrome as well. So, we are here with the steps that you must follow if you wish to install MetaMask on your Chrome web browser:

1. From your Chrome, visit https://metamask.io/  

2. On the main screen, select the "Download for (Chrome icon)" option

3. When the Chrome Web Store shows up, select the "Add to Chrome" option

4. Further, you can select the "Add extension" option to proceed

5. Lastly, you must wait for a few more minutes to get the extension added

Once done with that, you can select the puzzle icon at the taskbar of your Chrome browser and then see if the extension was added.

If you are not using Chrome as your primary web browser on your desktop and you wish to install MetaMask on a browser such as Mozilla Firefox, Edge, Brave, or Opera browser, then you can apply the steps that are listed below:

1. Go to the https://metamask.io/download/ page of MetaMask

2. Scroll down to the Supported Browsers section

3. Then, hit the icon of your preferred web browser

4. Follow the prompted instructions to summarize the process

The first thing that you are supposed to do in this scenario is install the MetaMask extension and see if it is available in the list of your extensions or not. If it is there, then you can apply the easy steps that are listed below:

1. Begin the process by opening the extension and choosing "Get Started"

2. Go through their terms and policies and accept them

3. After that, set up a password for the MetaMask login

4. Furthermore, you should note down your Secret Recovery Phrase displayed to you

5. Next up, you can choose the option that you have saved the SRP

6. Once you're done with that, start funding your wallet

Keeping all your crypto assets safe is one of the significant responsibilities that you are provided with when you step into the ever-expanding crypto world. Hence, you should make sure that you choose one of the crypto wallets available in the market space. This not only helps you ensure the safety of your assets but also helps you stake your assets so that you can earn rewards through it. Today, through this post, we took a dig into the MetaMask extension and learned how this wallet can be used as a beginner.