How to set up a Metamask wallet

The following article will guide you through setting up a Metamask wallet using their Chrome extension app.

If this is your first time using Metamask, we suggest you take a moment to read the following guides to understand some important principles of Metamask:

• Metamask Security Guide
• Metamask Official Support

Video Walkthrough:

Written Guide:

Step 1. Go to www.metamask.io/download

Step 2. Click on 'Install MetaMask for Chrome'

Step 3. Click on 'Add to Chrome'

Step 4. Click on 'Add Extension'

Step 5. Click on the checkbox to agree to the Terms Of Use

Step 6. Click on 'Create new wallet'

Step 7. Click on 'Agree'

Step 8. Type in a password

Step 9. Confirm your new password

Step 10. Click on the checkbox to confirm you understand

Step 11. Click on 'Create New Wallet'

Step 12. Click on 'Secure My Wallet'

Step 13. Click on 'Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase'

Step 14. Write down your Secret Recovery Phrase somewhere safe.

Note: Your account cannot be recovered without this phrase, should you lose the password. it is important that you keep it somewhere safe, and that you do not lose it.

Step 15. Confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase by filling in the blank boxes.

Step 16. Click on 'Confirm'

Step 17. Click on 'Got it'

Step 18. Click on 'Next'

Step 19. Click on 'Done'

Step 20. In your browser, click on the puzzle piece icon

Step 21. Click on the pin icon next to Metamask

You should now see the Fox icon (Metamask) in your extension toolbar on your browser

To open your Metamask, simply click on the Metamask icon

Security Tip:

Save your Metamask wallet's private key for easier account recovery.

If you are setting up a Metamask wallet to connect with FinRev, please return to this guide to complete the next steps.