Set Up a MetaMask Wallet

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Arkefi is fully compatible with MetaMask, a software wallet specifically designed to enhance user interaction with multiple blockchains and its decentralized applications (dApps). Learn more about MetaMask and its features.

MetaMask is available as a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Brave, as well as a mobile application for iOS or Android devices.

Browser Extension

  1. Install MetaMask, if you haven’t already
  2. Click on the MetaMask icon (fox head) in your browser’s extension toolbar
  3. Read and agree to MetaMask’s Terms of Use
  4. You’ll now have two options: “Create a new wallet” or “Import an existing wallet”. Choose “Create a new wallet” if this is your first time using MetaMask
  5. You’ll be asked if you want to help improve MetaMask. Select “I agree” to send usage data to MetaMask or “No thanks” if you prefer not to
  6. Create a strong password for your wallet. Remember, MetaMask doesn’t store your password. If you lose it, you can’t recover it
  7. MetaMask will generate a secret recovery phrase. This phrase can be used to recover your wallet, so it’s important to keep it safe
  8. Click on “Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase” and write down the 12 words on a piece of paper
  9. MetaMask will ask you to confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase to ensure you have it correct
  10. Your MetaMask wallet is set up and ready to use
  1. Install MetaMask, if you haven’t already
  2. Click on the MetaMask icon (fox head) in your browser’s extension toolbar
  3. Read and agree to MetaMask’s Terms of Use
  4. You’ll now have two options: “Create a new wallet” or “Import an existing wallet”. Choose “Create a new wallet” if this is your first time using MetaMask
  5. You’ll be asked if you want to help improve MetaMask. Select “I agree” to send usage data to MetaMask or “No thanks” if you prefer not to
  6. Create a strong password for your wallet. Remember, MetaMask doesn’t store your password. If you lose it, you can’t recover it
  7. MetaMask will generate a secret recovery phrase. This phrase can be used to recover your wallet, so it’s important to keep it safe
  8. Click on “Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase” and write down the 12 words on a piece of paper
  9. MetaMask will ask you to confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase to ensure you have it correct
  10. Your MetaMask wallet is set up and ready to use
  1. Install MetaMask, if you haven’t already
  2. Click on the MetaMask icon (fox head) in your browser’s extension toolbar
  3. Read and agree to MetaMask’s Terms of Use
  4. You’ll now have two options: “Create a new wallet” or “Import an existing wallet”. Choose “Create a new wallet” if this is your first time using MetaMask
  5. You’ll be asked if you want to help improve MetaMask. Select “I agree” to send usage data to MetaMask or “No thanks” if you prefer not to
  6. Create a strong password for your wallet. Remember, MetaMask doesn’t store your password. If you lose it, you can’t recover it
  7. MetaMask will generate a secret recovery phrase. This phrase can be used to recover your wallet, so it’s important to keep it safe
  8. Click on “Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase” and write down the 12 words on a piece of paper
  9. MetaMask will ask you to confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase to ensure you have it correct
  10. Your MetaMask wallet is set up and ready to use
  1. Install MetaMask, if you haven’t already
  2. Click on the MetaMask icon (fox head) in your browser’s extension toolbar
  3. Read and agree to MetaMask’s Terms of Use
  4. You’ll now have two options: “Create a new wallet” or “Import an existing wallet”. Choose “Create a new wallet” if this is your first time using MetaMask
  5. You’ll be asked if you want to help improve MetaMask. Select “I agree” to send usage data to MetaMask or “No thanks” if you prefer not to
  6. Create a strong password for your wallet. Remember, MetaMask doesn’t store your password. If you lose it, you can’t recover it
  7. MetaMask will generate a secret recovery phrase. This phrase can be used to recover your wallet, so it’s important to keep it safe
  8. Click on “Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase” and write down the 12 words on a piece of paper
  9. MetaMask will ask you to confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase to ensure you have it correct
  10. Your MetaMask wallet is set up and ready to use

Mobile App

  1. Install MetaMask, if you haven’t already
  2. Open the MetaMask app. You’ll see the MetaMask welcome screen. Click on “Get started”
  3. You’ll now have two options: “Import using Secret Recovery Phrase” or “Create a new wallet”. Choose “Create a new wallet” if this is your first time using MetaMask
  4. You’ll be asked if you want to help improve MetaMask. Select “I agree” to send usage data to MetaMask or “No thanks” if you prefer not to
  5. Read and agree to MetaMask’s Terms of Use
  6. Create a strong password for your wallet. Remember, MetaMask doesn’t store your password. If you lose it, you can’t recover it
  7. MetaMask will generate a secret recovery phrase. This phrase can be used to recover your wallet, so it’s important to keep it safe
  8. Click on “Start” and write down the 12 words on a piece of paper
  9. MetaMask will ask you to confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase to ensure you have it correct
  10. Your MetaMask wallet is set up and ready to use
  1. Install MetaMask, if you haven’t already
  2. Open the MetaMask app. You’ll see the MetaMask welcome screen. Click on “Get started”
  3. You’ll now have two options: “Import using Secret Recovery Phrase” or “Create a new wallet”. Choose “Create a new wallet” if this is your first time using MetaMask
  4. You’ll be asked if you want to help improve MetaMask. Select “I agree” to send usage data to MetaMask or “No thanks” if you prefer not to
  5. Read and agree to MetaMask’s Terms of Use
  6. Create a strong password for your wallet. Remember, MetaMask doesn’t store your password. If you lose it, you can’t recover it
  7. MetaMask will generate a secret recovery phrase. This phrase can be used to recover your wallet, so it’s important to keep it safe
  8. Click on “Reveal Secret Words” and write down the 12 words on a piece of paper
  9. MetaMask will ask you to confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase to ensure you have it correct
  10. Your MetaMask wallet is set up and ready to use

Remember, MetaMask is a self-custodial wallet, which means you are responsible for managing and securing your own assets. Always keep your password and recovery phrase private and secure.

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