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- @neon_ipod
What is MetaMask?
MetaMask is a cryptocurrency wallet used to interact with the Ethereum blockchain. It can be accessed through an mobile app or through the Chrome Browser Extension.
Step 1 - Download
Visit: https://metamask.io/
Click on Download and After the extension is downloaded, it should show on the side of your bar like this:
On the MetaMask Extension, click on “Get Started”
Step 2 - Create Wallet
Select the option that best suits you, if you are new and are setting for the first time, click on create a wallet
Click on ‘Create a Wallet’ and on the next Window click on ‘I agree’ if you would like to help improve MetaMask or Click on ‘No Thanks’ to proceed.
- Important: this secret 12-word phrase it’s absolutely crucial to keep private, without it you can’t regain access to your account. Store it safe or write it somewhere, where nobody can see it. In the wrong hands, you could lose all of your assets in your account
Follow the instructions by clicking on each word in order in which the words were presented previously.
After that done, Congratulations you’ve set up your MetaMask Wallet.