Setup Metamask

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.

Create a password that is unique (minimum 8 characters), don’t create one that you have for your other accounts or social media. After, reveal your secret phrase.
  • 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.