Your gateway to Ethereum, Web3 apps, and decentralized finance
The MetaMask Chrome extension is a browser-based cryptocurrency wallet that allows users to interact with Ethereum and other compatible blockchain networks directly from Google Chrome. It enables access to decentralized applications (dApps) while keeping full control of private keys.
MetaMask operates as a non-custodial wallet, meaning users are responsible for managing their own security and recovery information.
MetaMask is available as a browser extension for Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers.
Always install MetaMask only from the official Chrome Web Store. Avoid links from ads, emails, or unknown websites to prevent phishing attacks.
After installing the extension, users can create a new wallet or import an existing one using a recovery phrase. During setup, MetaMask generates a secret recovery phrase that must be stored offline.
This phrase is the only way to restore access to the wallet if the browser or device is lost.