✦ YOUR FRIENDLY WEB3 FIELD GUIDE

Meet the MetaMask Wallet Extension^®

A little more confidence for your next click. Learn how a browser wallet helps you explore Web3, what to expect when you set it up, and how to keep your keys yours.

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Independent guide · Always verify the website before installing

YOUR WEB3 TOOLKIT

A key to a bigger internet.

Explore at your own pace. Keep your recovery phrase private.

YOU’RE IN CONTROL✦

Connect thoughtfully

Keep keys private

CURIOUS BY NATURE. CAREFUL BY DESIGN.

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✦ THE WALLET, EXPLAINED

Your next step,
less mysterious.

Think of a browser wallet as your way to connect with Web3—not a place where the internet keeps your money for you. Here are four helpful things to know. 💡

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Manage Keys

Your wallet securely manages access keys without storing coins. Only you control them.

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Connect & Approve

Browse dApps and approve transactions on your terms. Stay in control of every interaction.

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Verify Everything

Double-check addresses and amounts before signing. Think of it as reading the check before cashing it.

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Learn as You Go

Web3 is evolving. Stay curious, verify sources, and take your time understanding new concepts.

Wallet, not magic. A wallet manages keys and permissions; crypto assets live on their respective networks. Make every transaction a deliberate choice.

✦ THREE SMALL STEPS

Start with
the source.

New to the MetaMask Wallet Extension®? Take your time. Start from the official site, follow the browser's own prompts, and never let anyone rush you.

Find the official download Opens metamask.io in a new tab

Download from the official source

Visit metamask.io and look for the official download button. Browser extensions have different stores—check you're in the right one.

Create or import your account

Write down your recovery phrase on paper (not a photo, not a note app). This phrase recovers your account if you lose access.

Explore thoughtfully

Start small. Try a test transaction before moving larger amounts. Connect only to apps you recognize and verify every request.

No real support agent will ask for your recovery phrase. Never type it into a website, send it in a message, or share a screenshot of it.

✦ KEEP YOURSELF IN THE LOOP

Curiosity is good.
Care is powerful.

Self-custody gives you control—and responsibility. Go slowly, double-check addresses, and only connect to apps you trust. If something feels urgent or too good to be true, step away and verify it independently.

Read MetaMask safety resources

✓ Bookmark the official site

✓ Check every URL

✓ Keep your secret phrase offline

✓ Review before you sign

YOUR WEB3 JOURNEY, YOUR PACE

Ready to explore
a little further?

Use the official source, stay curious, and make every click count. 🌈

Go to MetaMask downloads

This independent educational website is not an official MetaMask website and does not provide wallet support.

Meet the MetaMask Wallet Extension®

Your next step,less mysterious.