How to Install and create Account in Metamask: Easy Steps

skbalahere
4 min readNov 28, 2021

“MetaMask is a software cryptocurrency wallet used to communicate with the Ethereum blockchain,” according to Wikipedia.MetaMask can be used to securely connect any Ethereum-based Blockchain applications.

MetaMask is a cryptocurrency wallet that is deployed as a plugin in browsers. This can also be downloaded as a mobile app from the App Store or Google Play Store. Since 2017, the wallet has been used by the majority of crypto enthusiasts. Any ERC-20 standard token will be fully compatible with MetaMask.

We can access the source code on Github:
https://github.com/MetaMask/metamask-plugin

Provides access to:
Web 3.0
Dapps
NFTs
erc20
tokens
ICOs
erc271
…and more!

We can see how to set up MetaMask and use it.

To begin, we must first install MetaMask in the browser. As of this writing, MetaMask supports four browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge.

  1. Install MetaMask in Chrome/Firefox

We’ll use Firefox to install it. The instructions are nearly identical for all browsers.

Click the Download button at https://www.metamask.io.
Then, Click Add to Firefox

MetaMask will recognise the browser and display the appropriate Browser Name.

2. Create Account in MetaMask

The MetaMask Icon appears in the upper right corner of the browser once the extension is installed. When you click the icon, you’ll be taken to a page where you can make a wallet.When you click “Get Started,” you’ll see two alternatives.

“No, I already have a Secret Recovery Phrase,” says one, and “Yes, let’s get started!” says another.
Users will be able to import existing Wallets using the first option.
To create a new wallet, the second option will be used.
To create a new MetaMask wallet, we can click “Create a Wallet.”

Agree the Terms and Conditions

In the Next Screen Provide We have to provide Password and confirm password. Once we are done with Password Page, it will take to Instructions page and when we click next

Store Your Backup Phase

This will take you to the Secret Recovery Phrase once we’ve created the password.

This is extremely important, and we must keep it in a top-secret location. Make a note of it and file it away. We won’t be able to retrieve the account if we don’t remember this phrase.

When we click the “Reveal Secret Words” button, a 12-word seed phrase appears.

We can also retain it in your password manager if you have one.

Confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase

On the following screen, we must select the phrase from the previous screen. The order must be the same as in the previous screen.
It will lead you to the congrats screen once you have selected the phrases in the correct order.

We have now completed the creation of MetaMask Wallet. We will be given an address and can begin utilising Etherium. We can also use Etherscan to double-check the address.

In the same browser, we can easily establish multiple accounts. We can see Etherium by default, but we can also add multiple networks.

Conclusion

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After you’ve generated a MetaMask wallet, make sure you keep your backup phrase safe.To begin with, you should never tell anyone your backup phrase.

Someone who knows your backup phrase can gain access to your wallet and take Ethereum.Second, you should keep your backup phrase in several locations.

This will keep it from being lost. MetaMask will not be able to recover your backup phrase if you lose it.

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skbalahere

Co-Founder, Claritaz Techlabs, Expertise in both technology and business. Utilized a variety of technology platforms to develop solutions.