Independent setup guide·Always download from the official Chrome Web Store
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THE WALLET FOR YOUR WEB3 JOURNEY

Explore the web,
on your terms.

Meet MetaMask for Chrome: a self-custody wallet that helps you connect to decentralized apps, manage digital assets, and explore Web3.

Get MetaMask for Chrome See how to get started

Never share your Secret Recovery Phrase—not even with support.

A little more about your wallet
Self-custody by design
Connect across Web3
You stay in control
ONE WALLET, MANY POSSIBILITIES

A more connected way
to explore Web3.

Bring your wallet with you as you discover decentralized apps and digital ownership—right from your browser.

Manage your assets

View supported tokens and collectibles, and keep track of your wallet activity in one place.

Get to know your wallet

Stay in control

MetaMask is self-custodial: you control your Secret Recovery Phrase and approve transactions.

Read the safety basics
A SIMPLE PLACE TO START

Get set up in
a few steps.

Install the extension from its official listing, then take a moment to understand how wallet recovery works before you add funds.

Open the official listing Opens the Chrome Web Store in a new tab.
  1. 01

    Check the publisher

    Use the official Chrome Web Store listing. Check the extension name, publisher, and reviews before installing.

  2. 02

    Add the extension

    Choose “Add to Chrome” on the listing and confirm the browser’s install prompt.

  3. 03

    Create or import a wallet

    Follow the wallet’s own setup. Never enter a Secret Recovery Phrase on a website reached from an ad or message.

  4. 04

    Pin it and explore carefully

    Pin the extension in Chrome for easier access. Review every connection and transaction request before approving.

A QUICK SECURITY REMINDER

Your recovery phrase is the key.

Anyone with your Secret Recovery Phrase can access your wallet. Store it privately offline. MetaMask support will never ask you to share it, and there is no way to reset it if you lose it.

Read MetaMask’s official safety guidance
Keep it
to yourself
GOOD TO KNOW

Questions,
answered.

A few things worth knowing before you install a wallet extension.

Visit MetaMask Support
Is this the official MetaMask website?

No. This is an independent setup guide, not an official MetaMask website. For downloads and account-related support, use MetaMask’s official channels and verify the URL carefully.

Is MetaMask available as a Chrome extension?

MetaMask offers a browser extension. Use the official Chrome Web Store listing linked on this page and check the publisher before installing.

Does MetaMask hold my recovery phrase for me?

No. MetaMask is self-custodial. You are responsible for keeping your Secret Recovery Phrase private and backed up safely. Never share it with anyone.

What should I check before approving a transaction?

Confirm that you trust the site and understand the requested permissions, network, recipient, and fees. Reject prompts you did not initiate or do not understand.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Take your first step
into Web3.

Go straight to the official Chrome Web Store listing.

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