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Keep your wallet close
Create or import a wallet and manage supported digital assets from a convenient browser extension.
YOUR BROWSER, CONNECTED TO WEB3
Step into the
open internet.
Meet MetaMask Extension: a browser wallet for exploring digital assets, decentralized apps, and the wider Web3 ecosystem—with more clarity at every click.
Start safely. Download only from the official MetaMask website.
YOUR GATEWAY TO WEB3
Your keys, your controlTake time to understand each request.
01THE EXTENSION GUIDE
A WALLET, MORE POSSIBILITIESOne extension.
One extension.
A whole new web.
MetaMask helps put the tools of Web3 within reach. Here are a few ways people use the extension to interact with blockchain services from their browser.
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Connect to Web3
Connect your wallet to decentralized applications and review connection requests before you approve.
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Explore DeFi
Discover decentralized finance tools, token swaps, and on-chain services—always check the details first.
04
Move across networks
Work with supported blockchain networks and understand which network an app needs before connecting.
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Features and available networks can change. Always verify current details in the official MetaMask app and documentation.
YOUR FIRST FEW CLICKS Getting started,
Getting started,
made simple.
Take it one step at a time. A few careful checks before you begin can make your first wallet experience much smoother.
Read the official setup guideStart at the source
Visit metamask.io/download and choose the official store for your browser.
Install and create
Follow the browser’s installation steps, then choose to create a wallet or import one you already own.
Protect your recovery phrase
Write it down offline and store it somewhere private. Anyone with this phrase can control your wallet.
Connect with care
Check the site address, network, and transaction details before connecting or approving anything.
YOUR SECURITY STARTS WITH YOU
A MOMENT FOR SECURITYSlow down.
Slow down.
Stay in control.
Your Secret Recovery Phrase is the master key to your wallet. MetaMask support will never ask you to share it—and neither should anyone else.
- Never share your recovery phrase or private keys.
- Bookmark trusted sites and double-check every URL.
- Read transaction details before you approve them.
GOOD QUESTIONSBefore you
Before you
get started.
A few quick answers to help you explore with confidence.
What is the MetaMask Extension?
MetaMask Extension is a browser wallet that helps you manage supported crypto assets and connect to decentralized applications. It is available for supported browsers through the official MetaMask website.
Is MetaMask a browser extension or a website?
MetaMask offers a browser extension and mobile app. The extension is installed in a compatible browser; always use the official MetaMask website to find the correct download.
Can MetaMask store my recovery phrase for me?
No. Your Secret Recovery Phrase gives access to your wallet. MetaMask cannot recover it for you. Keep it offline and private, and never enter it on a website or share it with anyone.
Does MetaMask charge a fee?
Installing the extension is free. Blockchain transactions can have network fees, and some third-party services may charge their own fees. Review all costs and transaction details before confirming.
How do I avoid fake MetaMask downloads?
Start at metamask.io and follow the download links to your browser’s official extension store. Check the domain carefully, avoid sponsored lookalikes, and never share your Secret Recovery Phrase with support.
READY WHEN YOU AREYour next step
Visit official download page Your next step
starts at the source.
For the official extension and the latest setup information, visit MetaMask directly.
Independent resource. This educational guide is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by MetaMask or Consensys. For product support, use official MetaMask support.