MetaMask multiple accounts

Can we have MetaMask multiple accounts? If yes, then how? 

MetaMask has always been the number one choice among traders. And from the date of its launch, many other software wallets have been launched but are unable to match the competition with the MetaMask. For those who do not know the meaning of the term wallet as they are newbies then the term wallet has the same meaning as it is in real life. The only difference is that these software wallets keep your crypto coins safe, whereas the wallets used in daily life keep your fiat currencies. 

If you are a MetaMask user and want to have more than one MetaMask account, then this write-up is right for you. Before we begin you must know that it is possible to have MetaMask multiple accounts different seed phrase. If you had created more than one account under one main account, then the seed phrase would be the same. But for different seed phrases, you will have to register a fresh account for each one of them. 

How to create new MetaMask wallet with new seed phrase?

If you want to create a new account on the MetaMask Wallet with a new seed phrase, then you will have to register a new account. And the registration steps are:

Thus a new MetaMask Wallet has been created with a fresh seed phrase.  

Can you have two MetaMask wallets on one computer?

If you are planning to access more than one MetaMask Wallet using the same browser, then you should know that it is not possible to do so. Even accessing different wallet accounts of other software wallets simultaneously on the same browser can cause problems. But there is a way for you to have MetaMask multiple accounts and then access them on the same computer device. Though you might feel that the process is a bit tricky. 

Using Different Browsers

This method is not as difficult as it seems. Though it might take a little time but once it is done you can access your MetaMask multiple accounts. If you have different Secret Recovery Phrases for each of your MetaMask Accounts, then in this situation you have to install different browsers that are compatible with MetaMask. The browsers supported by MetaMask are Edge, Chrome, Firefox, and Brave. After installing the browsers, you can install the MetaMask Extension to every one of them and then login your MetaMask accounts. So every time you want to access a different MetaMask account, you will have to use the browser on which you have logged in to that account. 

Are MetaMask accounts linked? 

Earlier the issue of accounts getting linked was raised by the users. They claimed that it was a breach of privacy and asked what is the purpose of creating separate accounts if the accounts were getting linked at the end. So to resolve this issue of the users MetaMask updated its privacy policy. And then MetaMask decided to update its privacy policy. So if you have MetaMask multiple accounts and you want to connect with some dApp then the wallet will ask you which account you would like to connect it with. Before the update, this was not the scenario the MetaMask get all accounts linked together. 

Can I access my MetaMask wallet from two devices?

Yes, it is one of the most significant features that a user can access their MetaMask account from two different devices. To access your account from any other device you will have to own your seed phrase. And after that, your account will be logged in automatically. You are not bound to use just one device to access your account. If you want to login into your MetaMask Account using another device, then you will have to tap on the button of Restore Wallet and then write your Secret Recovery Phrase. But remember that every time you will restore your account on some other device you will have to create a new password for your account.   

Read - How to create an additional account in your wallet?

Summing it up

The MetaMask aims to provide a secure wallet to the users. And looking at its active users we can say that MetaMask was able to achieve this dream successfully. As per the data, there are more than 30 million active users of MetaMask Chrome or any other browser. The biggest benefit is that it is a non-custodial wallet, thus no data is stored online. And because of this feature, the security of the wallet is enhanced. In case you want to know more about the MetaMask multiple accounts option then visit their official page.