MetaMask Extension
A lot of individuals prefer performing trading and investment activities through a computer or laptop. The main reason behind so, is that through computers/laptops, users get an enlarged picture of th
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A lot of individuals prefer performing trading and investment activities through a computer or laptop. The main reason behind so, is that through computers/laptops, users get an enlarged picture of th
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You might have heard of the term “MetaMask extension”, so we won’t be stretching it more. To define it briefly, extensions are a way through which the investors are facilitated to access their wallet through the web. Moreover, we can also refer to them as the key to unlocking the doors of opportunities, because it permits investors to explore several decentralized applications. Not only this, they can even interact with dApps, and smart contracts.
Although there is no desktop app launched to connect with the wallet via the web instead of that a MetaMask extension was introduced as a pathway for accessing the wallet through the computer/laptop.
Thus, with the following read, we will try to craft a complete picture of the extension, how to install it, and access it in just a few couples of simple steps. But won’t it be much better to know what web browsers support the functioning of this wallet and act as an extension for it?
I think it would be far better. Great then!! Let’s check it.
Currently, five web browsers act as an extension for this crypto wallet, and I bet you too are much familiar with them. They are as namely:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Edge
Brave, and
Opera
Opera has been recently added to this list. However, the one holding the blind trust of the investors and with good numbers of installations is obviously Chrome. You might also prefer installing Chrome as the extension for your wallet.
Assuming this thing, we will proceed ahead to help you learn the installation steps for it followed by the outline of how to create an account on the wallet through the web.
Without stretching the read more, we will directly jump into the installation steps of wallet extension. Try out the following steps to install it on your device:
Start by visiting the official website of the MetaMask
Slightly move to the right side of the screen to find the “Download” option at the top ribbon of the page
Scroll down the next appeared page, and tap on “Install MetaMask for Chrome”
With a blink of an eye, you will be landed in the Google Web Store, hit on “Add to Chrome”
Bang on “Add Extension” to re-confirm the installation process
Wait a while to get the extension installed on your device
Woah!! You did it. Now, you have got an extension on your device to back support your wallet activities.
What comes after this, is the account creation for your crypto wallet. Follow us to the next section to know how to do it.
After the successful installation of the MetaMask extension, it’s time to create an account now. The pathway which will lead toward your destination is listed down:
Initiate the process by launching the installed extension on your device
Tap on the “Get Started” option
Two options will then appear on your screen, select “Create New Wallet”
Acknowledge the tips listed to improve the MetaMask working by clicking on “I agree” (you can even tap on “No, Thanks”)
Construct a tough and unique password for your wallet
Re-confirm the same by entering it again in the below-provided box
Agree that you have read the “Terms of Use” by filling in the box provided before with a tick mark
Now, comes the most vital part of the whole process. The Secret Recovery Phrase (SRP). Bang on the dark area to know the recovery phrase for your wallet
Make a note of it somewhere safe, when done, click on “Next”
On the next page, select the words one by one to rearrange them in the correct order as your SRP, and then hit on “Confirm”
Lastly, click on “All Done”
Now, users will be able to get into their wallet account by simply unlocking their wallet by entering the wallet password, whenever they want to perform any crypto activity.
Crypto investors always look upon the safety measure first and that is quite important too. But after multiple technical evaluations, it has been concluded that it is safe to use. The user’s data rely on the device from which they are performing the activities and the power to access the wallet also rests in their hands only.
The only thing investors have to make a note of is, not to ever share the SRP and other sensitive information relating to the wallet with anyone. Disclosure of which will not be less than inviting an unauthorized person to play with the funds and wash them away.
MetaMask extension is ranked as an excellent choice among crypto investors who are looking for crypto trade and that too on the Ethereum blockchain. The wallet due to its simplicity and user-friendly interface has become the top pick among novice and experienced investors as well. The extension aids the investors to easily connect and interact with several dApps and explore them to dig out great opportunities that eventually help them in taking the trade to new heights.
