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
Chrome
- Install MetaMask, if you haven’t already
- Click on the MetaMask icon (fox head) in your browser’s extension toolbar
- Read and agree to MetaMask’s Terms of Use
- 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
- 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
- Create a strong password for your wallet. Remember, MetaMask doesn’t store your password. If you lose it, you can’t recover it
- MetaMask will generate a secret recovery phrase. This phrase can be used to recover your wallet, so it’s important to keep it safe
- Click on “Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase” and write down the 12 words on a piece of paper
- MetaMask will ask you to confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase to ensure you have it correct
- Your MetaMask wallet is set up and ready to use
Firefox
- Install MetaMask, if you haven’t already
- Click on the MetaMask icon (fox head) in your browser’s extension toolbar
- Read and agree to MetaMask’s Terms of Use
- 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
- 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
- Create a strong password for your wallet. Remember, MetaMask doesn’t store your password. If you lose it, you can’t recover it
- MetaMask will generate a secret recovery phrase. This phrase can be used to recover your wallet, so it’s important to keep it safe
- Click on “Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase” and write down the 12 words on a piece of paper
- MetaMask will ask you to confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase to ensure you have it correct
- Your MetaMask wallet is set up and ready to use
Edge
- Install MetaMask, if you haven’t already
- Click on the MetaMask icon (fox head) in your browser’s extension toolbar
- Read and agree to MetaMask’s Terms of Use
- 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
- 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
- Create a strong password for your wallet. Remember, MetaMask doesn’t store your password. If you lose it, you can’t recover it
- MetaMask will generate a secret recovery phrase. This phrase can be used to recover your wallet, so it’s important to keep it safe
- Click on “Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase” and write down the 12 words on a piece of paper
- MetaMask will ask you to confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase to ensure you have it correct
- Your MetaMask wallet is set up and ready to use
Brave
- Install MetaMask, if you haven’t already
- Click on the MetaMask icon (fox head) in your browser’s extension toolbar
- Read and agree to MetaMask’s Terms of Use
- 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
- 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
- Create a strong password for your wallet. Remember, MetaMask doesn’t store your password. If you lose it, you can’t recover it
- MetaMask will generate a secret recovery phrase. This phrase can be used to recover your wallet, so it’s important to keep it safe
- Click on “Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase” and write down the 12 words on a piece of paper
- MetaMask will ask you to confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase to ensure you have it correct
- Your MetaMask wallet is set up and ready to use
Mobile App
iOS
- Install MetaMask, if you haven’t already
- Open the MetaMask app. You’ll see the MetaMask welcome screen. Click on “Get started”
- 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
- 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
- Read and agree to MetaMask’s Terms of Use
- Create a strong password for your wallet. Remember, MetaMask doesn’t store your password. If you lose it, you can’t recover it
- MetaMask will generate a secret recovery phrase. This phrase can be used to recover your wallet, so it’s important to keep it safe
- Click on “Start” and write down the 12 words on a piece of paper
- MetaMask will ask you to confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase to ensure you have it correct
- Your MetaMask wallet is set up and ready to use
Android
- Install MetaMask, if you haven’t already
- Open the MetaMask app. You’ll see the MetaMask welcome screen. Click on “Get started”
- 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
- 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
- Read and agree to MetaMask’s Terms of Use
- Create a strong password for your wallet. Remember, MetaMask doesn’t store your password. If you lose it, you can’t recover it
- MetaMask will generate a secret recovery phrase. This phrase can be used to recover your wallet, so it’s important to keep it safe
- Click on “Reveal Secret Words” and write down the 12 words on a piece of paper
- MetaMask will ask you to confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase to ensure you have it correct
- 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.