Be clued up on the intact MetaMask seed phrase information 

Hey reader!!

Are you new to the crypto world and are currently gaining information on the aspects associated with it?

That’s quite amazing!! Learning from the basics will help you in building a strong knowledge of a particular subject. Well, no matter how much you have learned or will learn in the future, the ocean of crypto aspects and knowledge is so vast that acquiring all its knowledge at once is impossible.

Crypto wallets and exchanges do play a major role or we can even say that they are the cornerstone of the whole trading activity. Thus, having entire information about them becomes quite important. Thus, to help you in acquiring the details of the MetaMask wallet, we have contributed our efforts by preparing this read on the MetaMask seed phrase.

Illumination on the MetaMask seed phrase

Also known as the “MetaMask Secret Recovery Phrase (SRP),” the MetaMask seed phrase, is a very sensitive key relating to the crypto wallet. As the term defines this phrase comforts wallet users in recovering their wallet data in case they lost access to the wallet. In other words, the wallet funds are connected with this seed phrase.

To define, a seed phrase is a 12-word unique phrase that is generated at the time when you first set up the wallet. It is always notified to make a note of it somewhere safe. In addition to this, it is also advised to store the seed phrase somewhere offline.

Further, if you want to protect your assets from any kind of unexpected event, never share this phrase with anyone.

Where to check the MetaMask seed phrase?

In case, you forgot to make a note of the seed phrase or you have misplaced the first copy of it, then you can check the recovery phrase from your wallet. Prior to that, ensure that your wallet is still unlocked.

The steps to know the recovery phrase through the mobile app are:

1. Tap on the MetaMask wallet to open it on your device

2. Perform the crucial steps to unlock the wallet

3. On the main page of the wallet, hit on the hamburger icon at the top left side of the screen

4. Now, hit on “Settings” > “Security & Privacy”

5. On the following page, click on “Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase”

6. Next, enter your wallet password in the provided space

7. Tap on “Next”

8. Lastly, click on “Hold to Reveal SRP”

All done now. As a result of the performed actions, the MetaMask seed phrase will get displayed on your screen. Don’t forget to make a note of it this time to eradicate hurdles on your way.

NOTE: You cannot edit or change your SRP.

Unveiling the MetaMask seed phrase using the web

In the upper part of the read, we have learned the steps to know the SRP using the mobile app, but in this section, we will be having an insight into the steps to check the SRP using the web.

1. Navigate to the wallet using the MetaMask extension

2. Reach the “Settings” tab, and click on it

3. Hit on “Security & Privacy”> “Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase”

4. Provide the password then click on “Next”

5. The SRP will then get displayed, copy or save in a CSV file

User Guide: Secret Recovery Phrase, password, and private keys

Wrapping it up!!

MetaMask seed phrase is different from the Password. Passwords are required to unlock the wallet if you have locked it. On the other hand, SRP is used to back up all the data of the wallet. Further, from the content covered in this read, you might have somewhere gotten clarity of the seed phrase and how to find the same. In case of any guidance, you can connect with the MetaMask support team after going through the articles provided by the concerned team to help the investors.