Source: https://academy.moralis.io/blog/metamask-tutorial-how-to-set-up-a-metamask-wallet
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The gateway to blockchain apps begins at the MetaMask website. Before the first step of our MetaMask tutorial on a desktop, head to the official MetaMask site to find the download button. There should be two buttons available as soon as you land on the site. The first is a “Download Now” button in the center of the homepage, with a second static “Download” button in the top-right corner. Now, click on one of those to move on to the first step!
Step 1) Choose a Browser
After clicking on “Download”, MetaMask will redirect you to the download page to confirm the relevant browser. Moreover, you can download MetaMask on multiple web browsers. This includes Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge. However, you can only install MetaMask on the browser you’re using at the time. For example, if you use both Chrome and Brave, you’ll need to install MetaMask separately on each browser.
Select the applicable browser you’re using. This will automatically send you to a browser confirmation page prompting action to confirm the installation. Confirm that you’d like to add the extension – there may be multiple confirmation steps depending on what browser you opt for. Once complete, a little orange fox logo will appear in your browser bar – don’t forget to pin MetaMask for quick access while browsing.
Step 2) Get Started
After installing the extension, the second step is to choose between setting up a new wallet or importing an existing one using a seed phrase. Since this article is a MetaMask tutorial aimed at readers with no prior experience, we’ll continue to set up MetaMask as a new wallet. By selecting “Create a new wallet”, MetaMask will ask you to set a password for your wallet.
Next, read and agree to the terms of service to continue. After selecting this, click on “Create” to move on to the next step!
Step 3) Secret Backup Phrase
If you have been following our “how to set up a MetaMask wallet” guide carefully, you should now have your first MetaMask account! Now, MetaMask will ask you to do the important task regarding the safety of your funds – creating a backup phrase.
The landing page offers users an option to skip this step until later. However, since this action is critical to the integrity and security of funds, it is encouraged to continue the wallet setup. Accordingly, users should click on “Click here to reveal secret words”.
At this stage, users will need a pen and paper to write down the twelve words revealed in the order they appear. This seed phrase is a recovery backup phrase, allowing users to gain access to their wallets from any device. However, if this phrase is lost, there is no alternative way of retrieving funds from that account. Ergo, keeping at least one offline copy in a safe place is paramount to prevent losing access.
To confirm the recovery phrase, click on “Next”. Then, you will be asked to verify this by selecting each word in the phrase in the correct sequential order. After this, click on “Confirm”.
Step 4) Confirm and Explore
If you have completed all of the steps mentioned, you will land on the “Congratulations” page. Your MetaMask wallet installation is now complete! Now, you can click on “All Done” and explore the exciting realm of Web3! Alternatively, why not try out interacting with the various MetaMask utilities?
