MetaMask wallet is a free software wallet to store any assets you create or buy using Cryptocurrency. Moreover, it helps you connect to any virtual platform built on top of the Ethereumblockchain. MetaMask's popularity can be seen through the great no. of users engaged on this platform. If you also want to set up this digital wallet on your desktop, read this guide. 



Steps To Set Up MetaMask On Desktop

MetaMask is compatible with any browser such as Google Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Microsoft Edge. Follow these steps to set up the wallet on your preferred browser. 

  • Download the MetaMask wallet software from the official website. If you are using Chrome, click on the 'Install MetaMask for Chrome' button. 

  • Once the software is downloaded, click on the 'Get Started' button. On landing the next page, you will see two options:

  1. Import wallet: For those who already have the wallet on a different device but want to import it to this desktop. 

  2. Create wallet: For those who don't have an existing wallet and want to set up a fresh one. 

  • Choose the 'create wallet' option and agree to the MetaMask terms and conditions. 

  • Now create a strong password for your digital wallet. Make sure to note it at a secure place as you will have to enter that password every time you want to unlock your wallet. 

  • After that, a screen will appear displaying your Secret Recovery Phase. It's a seed phrase with 12 random words. Note it down in the correct order and back it up at some secret place. This is important because, without it, you won't be able to recover your wallet on a new device. 


  • The screen will then ask you to input all the 12 words in a correct sequence to proceed further. 

Conclusion

MetaMask Wallet is an easy-to-use digital wallet to trade and connect to any Ethereum-based platform. Follow the steps given in this guide to set up this online software for your desktop. Once you successfully complete the above steps, you are all ready to use your new wallet for storing digital currencies.

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