🚀 Getting Started with MetaMask

Welcome to MetaMask! MetaMask is your gateway to the decentralized web (web3). It’s both a browser extension and mobile app that lets you securely manage your Ethereum, Solana, and other blockchain assets while interacting with decentralized applications (dapps) — all from your own device.

Unlike some wallets, MetaMask stores no personal information about you. ✅ No email required ✅ No passwords stored ✅ No Secret Recovery Phrase or private keys held on MetaMask’s servers

Your crypto-identity is truly yours.

🌐 What is MetaMask?

MetaMask is the next evolution of the browser — your personal interface to public blockchains like Ethereum and Solana.

With MetaMask, you can: ✅ Manage private keys securely on your device ✅ Store, send, and receive Ether (ETH) and other tokens ✅ Connect to and use decentralized applications (dapps) seamlessly

Your keys, your crypto. MetaMask simply gives you the tools to manage it all without sacrificing privacy or control.

🧭 New to Crypto and Web3?

Check out MetaMask Learn — a free, beginner-friendly learning hub with: ✅ Step-by-step guides ✅ Interactive simulations ✅ Multilingual support

Perfect for newcomers who want to confidently start their web3 journey.

🔨 How to Install MetaMask

MetaMask is available on desktop browsers and mobile devices.

📌 Browser Extension

Available for: ✅ Chrome ✅ Firefox ✅ Edge ✅ Brave

Installation options:

• Visit MetaMask.io and select your browser.
• Or search “MetaMask” in your browser’s extension store.

📱 Mobile App

• Available on both iOS and Android.
• Download from the App Store or Google Play Store.

🛡️ Configure Your Privacy Settings

During setup, you can customize MetaMask’s privacy options to suit your needs.

• Click Advanced configuration during wallet setup.
• Toggle or adjust settings like:
  • Phishing detection
  • Incoming transaction notifications
  • Third-party price data
  • Default RPC provider
  • Token autodetection
  • Batch account requests
  • Custom IPFS gateway

⚠️ Not sure yet? No worries. You can revisit these anytime under Settings > Security & Privacy after setup.

🔎 Why Does MetaMask Need Extension Permissions?

When you install the MetaMask browser extension, you’ll see a prompt asking permission to “read and change all your data on the websites you visit.”

Here’s why: MetaMask injects a Web3 JavaScript object into each webpage you visit so dapps can interact with the blockchain directly. It doesn’t change the website content — it just enables blockchain access.

✅ For a detailed explanation, see here. ✅ MetaMask is trusted by over 30 million users worldwide.

💰 Fund Your Wallet

Once you’ve created your wallet, you’ll want to add some tokens to start using web3.

From the MetaMask extension or app, you can: ✅ Buy crypto with a debit or credit card ✅ Receive crypto from another wallet ✅ Transfer from a centralized exchange (CEX)

You’ll see these options right after setup, and you can always choose different funding methods later.

🎉 Welcome to MetaMask!

You’re all set to explore the decentralized web. Whether you’re buying NFTs, interacting with DeFi protocols, or just managing your assets securely — MetaMask puts you in control.

🌟 Ready to get started? Download the extension or app and dive in!