🔐Log‑In | MetaMask® — Access Your Crypto Securely

MetaMask® is your portal to decentralized finance, digital assets, and Web3 applications. Logging in properly is crucial to keeping your funds safe, your identity secure, and your experience seamless. This guide covers everything from starting up, securing your wallet, avoiding scams, handling issues, and maintaining privacy.

👣Step 1: Getting Started & Secure Setup

The first time you use MetaMask, you’ll go through these setup steps:

  1. Download the official MetaMask app or browser extension — only from metamask.io or verified app stores. Ensure the publisher is correct. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  2. Create a wallet if you're new, or import/restore with your Secret Recovery Phrase (SRP) if you already have one. This SRP is the master key to all your accounts. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  3. Create a strong password for MetaMask — includes uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols, and avoid using the same password elsewhere. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  4. Store your SRP securely offline — write it down, use a metal seed plate, never screenshot or store it unencrypted in cloud storage. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  5. Lock your MetaMask interface when not in use — auto‑lock settings help reduce risk if your device is lost or accessed by someone else. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
⚠️MetaMask will never ask for your Secret Recovery Phrase except when you are restoring your wallet. If anyone requests it outside of that context, it’s almost certainly a scam. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

🔐Step 2: Normal Login & Regular Access

Once you've set up your MetaMask wallet, normal login works like this:

🛡️Security Best Practices: Keeping Your Wallet Safe

🕵️Privacy & Permissions

MetaMask is non‑custodial and designed to give you control, but you can take extra steps for privacy:

🚧Troubleshooting Login & Access Issues

Why MetaMask Is Trusted By Millions

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⚠️ Disclaimer: MetaMask is self‑custody. If you lose your password and your Secret Recovery Phrase, there is no way to regain access to your accounts. Always backup securely and treat your credentials with utmost care.