Metamask Chrome Extension : Buy, store, send and swap tokens

Hey investor! I Hope you are doing great. Being a cryptocurrency investor you are for sure aware of the several terms associated with it. These terms have become so recognized that they often seem like synonyms to the crypto world. Well, today I’ll be discussing the most trusted and accepted extension and wallet, you might be aware of- MetaMask.

We will also get an idea about the extensions associated with it. Before having a deep look into the MetaMask extension, let’s get a brief overview of it.

If you are among the ones who prefer working on the desktop/PC instead of mobile devices then these extensions are introduced for you. The extensions in a layman’s language are the backbone or the supporters while working with the MetaMask through a web plugin.

Recently a new extension has been added to the existing one- the Opera MetaMask extension.

MetaMask Chrome extension is the most installed one of all the available options out there to date.

Let’s get started with having an introduction to the MetaMask wallet first.

MetaMask wallet is a hot cryptocurrency wallet (software) that supports Ethereum and Ethereum-compatible tokens. The extensions used to work with its help in building interaction with dApps.

It is considered a safe wallet inbuilt with an easy user interface and navigation. The wallet is designed as a web plugin and is available on mobile devices (Android/iOS).

Lineaments of MetaMask wallet:

• A hot crypto wallet: It is a hot crypto wallet which means that for managing the funds you’ll have to be online. You’ll have to create an account on the same site through which you are able to process all your activities.

• Supports Ethereum and Ethereum compatible tokens: the unique feature of this wallet is that it supports Ethereum and ERC tokens only having the same Ethereum blockchain. If you wish to trade in Bitcoin through this wallet, then you can’t do it because it works on a different blockchain.

• Works on a web- plugin and a mobile device: MetaMask can be operated through an extension or via a mobile app conveniently. The app can be downloaded on both Android and iOS as well. You can get the app from their relevant store- Google Play Store/Apple App Store.

Can we download and install the MetaMask browser extension?

Yes, you can go for it. MetaMask allows its users to download and install the browser extension if they are looking to work through a desktop/laptop/PC. Remember, 5 popular browsers support its functioning and you can select any one from them. The popular MetaMask extensions are as namely:

• MetaMask Chrome extension

• MetaMask Firefox extension

• MetaMask Brave extension

• MetaMask Edge extension

• MetaMask Opera extension (newly added)

The most popular one from the above-mentioned is the MetaMask Chrome extension.

MetaMask is itself an extension. The extension acts as a pillar to operate MetaMask via a desktop/PC. Although you can easily work on mobile devices by just downloading the MetaMask mobile app, if you are more of a person who prefers to work on a computer rather than on mobile, then to login into the MetaMask, you’ll have to first download and install an extension.

For this simply, go to https://metamask.io/ and download any of the extensions as per your wish. Once you have successfully downloaded it, create an account on the same site and then you can proceed ahead with its login using the installed extension.

Now, after knowing about the available MetaMask extension here we will be having a look at the steps involved in installing the MetaMask Chrome extension. Let’s get started:

1. Go to the official page of MetaMask or click here https://metamask.io/download/

2. Click on the Chrome logo>>“Add to Chrome”

3. A pop-up will be displayed, hit on “Add Extension”

4. You’ll see a “Get Started” icon, once it is installed

5. Bang on “Create a Wallet”

6. Give your consent on the next page by pressing the “I Agree” button

7. Now, generate a strong password for the same

8. Know your Secret Recovery Phrase (SRP) by clicking on the relevant field

9. Confirm your SRP as per the instruction displayed on the screen

10. Click “Confirm” and you are done with the process

The other option you can go with is the MetaMask extension Firefox. All the installation steps will remain the same. The only change here is that you’ll have to select the Firefox logo at the initial step instead of the MetaMask Chrome extension.

MetaMask Brave extension is also an option that you can opt to go with. All of these three MetaMask extensions are reliable and good to go with. Not only this, but a new extension has also been added to the list- the MetaMask Opera extension. It has acquired a lot of popularity and you might have come across the same while looking for a search engine.

Is there any MetaMask Chrome extension Android mobile?

MetaMask Chrome extension, being a browser extension can be installed if you are working through a desktop. For mobile devices, the MetaMask wallet app has been launched. You can download the same from the relevant Play Store.

All the technical aspects at a time face some problems regarding their functioning; the same is with the MetaMask extension. However, the measures to fix these issues are simple. They are as follows:

• Restart the MetaMask extension

• Jump to another available network

• Restart the device

• Reinstall the extension after uninstalling the existing one

• Check the MetaMask servers

• Erase all the cache history

• Setup the MetaMask account again

• Try after sometime

How do I open a MetaMask extension?

If you are looking to open an installed MetaMask extension, then here are the steps that will guide you in launching the same. They are as follows:

1. Open the web browser page

2. On the right corner, tap on the 3 dots

3. Select your installed extension from there

4. Follow the prompted instructions

You have now completed the steps for launching the MetaMask extension via the web.

Does MetaMask have a Safari extension?

To date, 4 browsers are the backbone of MetaMask but now a new one is added to the list. So, the extensions available with the MetaMask are as follows:

• MetaMask Chrome extension

• MetaMask Firefox extension

• MetaMask Brave extension

• MetaMask Edge extension

• MetaMask Opera extension (recently added)

How do I add a MetaMask extension to my iPhone?

You can’t add an extension to your iPhone. The extensions are available only for the web plugin and for mobile devices you can go with the MetaMask mobile app.

Does MetaMask work on Apple?

Yes, the mobile app of MetaMask works on Apple and you can download the same from your Apple Play Store and enjoy working with it.

With the above write-up, we came to know about MetaMask and its supporting browsers. The extensions become important as it helps in interacting with the dApps. The mobile app has added ease in organizing funds and managing them. With the security feature enabled in it, it becomes the most trusted wallet in the crypto world.