Metamask Extension : The crypto wallet for Defi, Web3 Dapps and NFTs

Has anyone told you or you have got to read somewhere that MetaMask can only be used as a browser extension? Well, that’s completely true for MetaMask. But this is only a half-truth. And, we will try to uncover this truth in this particular article. 

Well, MetaMask does work as a browser extension, but it can be used as a mobile application as well. Acquiring and using the MetaMask extension is pretty simple and straightforward. Hence, if you want to know how it all works, keep reading the details we are going to give you. 

Yes, you read that right, in this write-up, we are going to let you have a glance at a wide range of topics that would help you have a seamless journey with this wallet extension. And the reader will also contain guidelines on how to set up and log into this wallet. 

So, what are you waiting for, let’s jump right into it? 

In layman’s terms, we can say that MetaMask is a hot wallet that gives you the option to keep your crypto assets in it safely. This is a desktop and mobile-friendly wallet that is easy to acquire. However, there is something more to it and to tell you that, we have given the features below:

• Works as a key vault for your private keys

• Can store ETH and ERC 20 tokens on it

• Can be used as an exchange as well

• You can also use it to interact with other decentralized applications 

• Buy and sell crypto assets directly through it

• Make multiple accounts within the same wallet for more security

• Embedded with high-end security 

But to access all these features, it is a must that you either have the MetaMask extension or you have its application installed on your device. Since our focus is more on the extension, let’s learn how to download and install it. 

Way to download and install MetaMask browser extension

Check out these easy steps to add the extension to one of the browsers- Brave, Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. 

1. https://MetaMask.io/download/ is the website you should search from your browser 

2. Followed by this, you can simply pick your browser by selecting its icon 

3. Click the install button at the bottom of the page and follow the prompts respectively

For the Installation purpose, you just need to click on the Get Started button present on the main page of the extension and follow the prompted instructions. 

n case you wish to use MetaMask through your Chrome Web browser, then follow the enlisted steps: 

1. Open the website- https://MetaMask.io/ from your Chrome

2. The site will detect your browser and you will be able to see a respective option 

3. Click on the “Download MetaMask for Chrome” button

4. On the landing page, select the installation button and follow the prompts

You can also get the extension installed via the Chrome Web extension store. 

Those users who are using the Firefox browser to surf the web should also acquire the MetaMask firefox extension on their browsers. This extension helps them to ensure That they are able to use all the incorporated features directly through their browsers without doing much:

• You can either go to the official MetaMask site, click “Download” and get the extension from there. 

• Or, you can go to the features and add-ons section of firefox, look for MetaMask, and turn its toggle on. 

Follow a similar set of steps to acquire the MetaMask brave extension on your device. 

To set up your MetaMask wallet, you need to select the Get Started button available on the main screen of the browser extension. On the resulting page, read the given points carefully and agree to them to proceed. Post that, you need to set a new MetaMask extension login password and confirm the same. Followed by this, you can simply copy and note down the seed phrase carefully, and choose the option that you’ve copied it. Viola, your wallet is set up successfully. 

Heading to the login procedure:

1. Open the MetaMask extension by choosing the Foxface icon 

2. On the main page, select sign in 

3. And type the password for your wallet

4. And choose the sign-in option once again 

Acquiring MetaMask chrome extension android mobile

Well, there is no chrome extension of MetaMask for Android mobile users and they can simply install the MetaMask application by using the enlisted steps: 

1. On your Android device, open the Google Play Store

2. Head to the search box, type MetaMask in it, and look for the results

3. Next up, what you can do is select the correct MetaMask app 

4. Post selection, you can click the “Install” button and wait for the process to end

There could be umpteen reasons why you are unable to use MetaMask on your device. 

• First of all, the extension does not work If you are using an outdated version of the same. Hence, in that case, you can head to the MetaMask website, look for the updates, and install them. 

• Your browser is problematic and causing technical glitches. So, in that case, what you can do is look for the browser updates and install these updates immediately. 

• If the internet connection on your device is poor, then also you may not be able to MetaMask on it. So, check if the internet is working fine and then make sure that all the programs are loading speedily.

• How do I open a MetaMask extension?

If you are using a Chrome browser, then you can click the puzzle icon on the top-left of the browser. The list of added extensions opens and from which you can pick MetaMask. Launch it and you are ready to use it whenever needed. 

• Does MetaMask have a Safari extension?

The MetaMask extension is not available for the Safari browser as the extension works only on Windows-supported browsers. The extensions on which this wallet works are named Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge. Also, one can use MetaMask in the form of its mobile application. 

• How do I add a MetaMask extension to my iPhone?

Well, MetaMask cannot be used as an extension on a mobile device including the iPhone. To use MetaMask on iPhone, you can simply install the mobile application by navigating to the Apple App Store or you can get the app directly from the official website of MetaMask. 

• Does MetaMask work on Apple?

MetaMask works only on those Apple devices that have iOS. On Mac devices, you may not be able to use MetaMask in any way. So, if you want to use MetaMask on your iPhone, install the iOS-compatible MetaMask app as you cannot use MetaMask through the Safari browser. 

Through this article, my main intention was to make you familiar with the well-known MetaMask extension. As soon as you acquire the extension, you will be able to use it without doing much. Just open the extension whenever needed and you will enter the web3 world. 

We hope you liked this post and found it helpful as well. Enjoy trading.