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YOUR GUIDE TO WEB3 IN CHROME

Explore Web3.
On your terms.

MetaMask brings a self-custody wallet to your browser, so you can explore decentralized apps and manage digital assets with more control.

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Always download from the official MetaMask website.
chrome-extension://wallet
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✦Your keys, your controlSelf-custody starts with you
A browser wallet, connected to a wider web.
01 / THE BASICS

A wallet for a more open internet.

MetaMask is a self-custody wallet and gateway to decentralized applications. The Chrome extension lets you review and approve connection requests right from your browser.

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02 / GETTING STARTED

From extension to exploration.

Three straightforward steps. Take your time, and verify every source before you install.

01

Start at the source

Visit metamask.io/download and follow the official link to the Chrome Web Store.

Use the official download page
02

Add the extension

Review the publisher and extension details in the Chrome Web Store, then choose “Add to Chrome” if everything checks out.

Check the publisher carefully
03

Set up securely

Follow the wallet’s setup flow. Your Secret Recovery Phrase is private—never share it with anyone or enter it on a website.

Your recovery phrase stays yours
03 / SECURITY FIRST

Your wallet.
Your responsibility.

Self-custody means you control access to your wallet. It also means protecting your recovery phrase is essential: anyone who has it may be able to access your funds.

Read MetaMask support resources
A

Never share your Secret Recovery Phrase

MetaMask support will never ask you to reveal it. No legitimate helper needs it.

B

Verify every URL

Watch for lookalike sites, sponsored search results, and unsolicited messages.

C

Review before you approve

Understand connection requests and transaction details before confirming.

D

Keep your browser up to date

Install updates from official sources and remove extensions you no longer use.

04 / GOOD TO KNOW

Quick answers.

New to browser wallets? Start with the essentials.

Is MetaMask available as a Chrome extension?

Yes. MetaMask offers a browser extension for Chrome. Reach it through the official MetaMask download page, which links to the Chrome Web Store.

Is MetaMask the same as a bank account?

No. MetaMask is a self-custody wallet, not a bank. It does not hold funds on your behalf, and blockchain transactions can be irreversible.

What is a Secret Recovery Phrase?

It is a sensitive backup that can restore access to your wallet. Keep it offline and private. Anyone who obtains it may be able to control the wallet.

Where can I get help with MetaMask?

Use the official MetaMask Support site. Be cautious of unsolicited support messages and never provide your recovery phrase.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Take your first step, safely.

Start from MetaMask’s official download page and follow its link to Chrome.

Go to metamask.io

This is an independent educational guide, not an official MetaMask website. MetaMask and related marks belong to their respective owners. Digital assets involve risk.