Connect to dapps
Visit decentralized apps and connect your wallet when you choose. Review each connection before approving.
Explore Web3 YOUR GATEWAY TO WEB3
Meet your wallet
for everything onchain.
Explore decentralized apps, manage digital assets, and connect to Web3—all from your Chrome browser with MetaMask.
✓ Always download from the official MetaMask website.
MWallet
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Account 10x8c...4a21 ⧉
EthereumTOTAL BALANCE
$2,840.50
↗ +$128.40 (4.7%) today
Your assetsView all
◆EthereumETH$2,104.200.82 ETH
＄USD CoinUSDC$736.30736.30 USDC
Your keys, your controlA self-custody wallet puts you in charge.
Trusted by millions exploring Web3Self-custody by designConnect across networks
A WALLET THAT OPENS DOORS
Web3, right in your browser.
MetaMask is more than a place to store tokens. It’s your connection point to a more open internet.
Manage your assets
See supported tokens and NFTs across connected networks from one browser wallet.
Learn about your walletMove across networks
Explore multiple blockchain networks and discover tools for swapping and bridging assets.
Discover MetaMaskGET STARTED IN A FEW STEPS
Ready when you are.
Set up the extension from MetaMask’s official download page. Keep your Secret Recovery Phrase private—MetaMask support will never ask for it.
Go to official download↗ You’ll leave this independent guide and visit metamask.io.
Visit the official site
Type metamask.io into your browser or use the official button here. Avoid sponsored search results and lookalike sites.
Add the Chrome extension
Follow the official download flow to the Chrome Web Store, then choose “Add to Chrome.” Review the publisher before installing.
Create or import a wallet
Follow the prompts in the extension. Store your Secret Recovery Phrase offline and never share it with anyone.
SECURITY STARTS WITH YOU
Your wallet. Your responsibility.
MetaMask is a self-custody wallet. You control your Secret Recovery Phrase and private keys, which means no one can recover them for you if they’re lost or stolen.
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Never share your Secret Recovery Phrase—not even with “support.”
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Check the website address and transaction details before you approve.
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Download only from metamask.io.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions.
New to browser wallets? Start here.
What is the MetaMask Chrome extension?
MetaMask is a self-custody crypto wallet that you can use as a browser extension. It helps you manage supported digital assets and connect to decentralized applications. Availability and features may vary by region and network.
Is MetaMask free to install?
The wallet extension is free to download from official sources. Some transactions and third-party services may involve network fees or other costs; review details before confirming anything.
How can I tell I’m installing the real extension?
Start at metamask.io/download and follow the link to the store. Check the publisher, extension details, and URL. Do not install from messages, ads, or unfamiliar download sites.
What should I do with my Secret Recovery Phrase?
Write it down and store it securely offline. Anyone who has this phrase can access your wallet. Never enter it into a website or share it with a person claiming to provide support.
TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP
Explore Web3 on your terms.
Start from MetaMask’s official download page and stay in control of your wallet.