Browser wallet guides
MetaMask Extension Guide: Install, Secure, and Use Your Wallet
Practical, up-to-date steps for the MetaMask browser extension. Learn what it does, set it up safely, protect your recovery phrase, and add the networks you need.
MetaMask extension guides
What Is the MetaMask Extension?
A plain-English guide to the MetaMask browser extension: what it does, how it connects to Ethereum apps, and who it is for.
Read guideHow to Install the MetaMask Extension
Install the MetaMask browser extension in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Brave, and avoid fake copies with these quick checks.
Read guideHow to Secure Your MetaMask Wallet
Protect your MetaMask wallet from phishing, fake support accounts, and risky token approvals with these practical security steps.
Read guideHow to Add a Custom Network to MetaMask
Add a custom EVM network to MetaMask manually, with the fields you need and the checks that keep you off fake chains.
Read guideFrequently asked questions
- Is the MetaMask extension free to use?
- Installing the extension is free. Network fees, often called gas, apply when you send transactions on a blockchain.
- Is the MetaMask extension safe?
- It is as safe as the way you use it. Keep your Secret Recovery Phrase offline, install only from official stores, and check every transaction before you approve it.
- Can MetaMask reset my password?
- No central party can reset a self-custody wallet. Your Secret Recovery Phrase is the backup, so losing it can mean losing access.
- Which browsers support MetaMask?
- MetaMask is available as an extension for Chromium-based browsers such as Chrome, Edge, and Brave, and for Firefox.