MetaMask is a software cryptocurrency wallet. Many people use it to trade cryptocurrency. This post from MiniTool Partition Wizard offers you the MetaMask download and use guide. You can have a try.
What Is MetaMask?
MetaMask is a software cryptocurrency wallet used to interact with the Ethereum blockchain. It allows users to access their Ethereum wallet through a browser extension or mobile app.
With it, users can store and manage account keys, broadcast transactions, send and receive Ethereum-based cryptocurrencies and tokens, and securely connect to decentralized applications through a compatible web browser or the mobile app’s built-in browser.
Cryptocurrency usually uses decentralized applications for management.
This app includes a feature called branded as MetaMask Swaps. This feature can find the best exchange rate by aggregating several decentralized exchanges (DEXs). But it charges a service fee of 0.875% of the transaction amount.
How to Download MetaMask
You can download the MetaMask extension or the MetaMask app. The MetaMask extension is available for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, and Opera browsers, while the MetaMask app is only available on Android and iOS.
To download the MetaMask extension for Chrome or the MetaMask app for Android and iOS, you can go to the MetaMask download page. Click the Chrome, Android, or iOS tab, and then click the Install MetaMask for Chrome/iPhone/Android button under the tab.
Then, you will be led to the MetaMask Chrome extension page or the MetaMask download page in Google Play and App Store. Click the Add to Chrome button to install the MetaMask extension on Chrome. Click the Install button to download the MetaMask app to your mobile device.
If you want to download the MetaMask app, you can also download it from Google Play and App Store directly. The full name of the MetaMask app is MetaMask - Blockchain Wallet.
How to download the MetaMask extension for other browsers? On the MetaMask download page, scroll down and you will find the Supported Browsers section. Under this section, click your browser’s icon and you will be led to the corresponding MetaMask extension page.
- MetaMask Chrome extension page
- MetaMask Firefox extension page
- MetaMask Microsoft Edge extension page
- MetaMask Opera extension page
- The Brave browser uses the MetaMask Chrome extension.
- You can also download the MetaMask extension for Chrome and Firefox from this GitHub page. On this page, you can download the MetaMask Flask version, which gathers the most cutting-edge and freshest features of Wallet.
How to Use MetaMask
Once you install the MetaMask extension, it will open a new web page. You need to follow the wizard to create a wallet and set a password for it. Once the MetaMask account is created successfully, you can use it to purchase or sell your cryptocurrency.
If you have changed your browser or computer, you can do as follows to connect your wallet again:
- Click on the account icon.
- Click Settings.
- Find Reveal Seed Words and click it.
- Enter your password.
- Now save the Secret Seed Phrase somewhere, preferably not digitally.
- Open Metamask and click Import using the account seed phrase.
- Enter your Seed Phrase.
- Create a new strong password.
- Click Restore.
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