🔐 How to Set Up Your MetaMask Wallet (Step-by-Step for Beginners)

MetaMask is one of the most trusted wallets in Web3, giving you full control over your crypto, NFTs, and decentralized apps.
This quick guide will walk you through setting it up on desktop (though it works on mobile too!).

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🚀 Step 1: Download MetaMask

Head over to the official MetaMask website:
👉 https://metamask.io

⚠️ Important: Always download MetaMask directly from the official site to avoid phishing scams.

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👋 Step 2: Click “Get Started”

Once MetaMask is installed, open it and click the “Get Started” button.

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🆕 Step 3: Create a Wallet

Click “Create a Wallet.”

🔁 If you're restoring an old wallet, choose “Import Wallet” instead and enter your secret recovery phrase.

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🔑 Step 4: Create a Strong Password

Set a secure password that:

• You’ve never used before
• Is long and difficult to guess
  🔒 Example: T1ger!Waffles29$Laptop

This password protects your wallet on your device — it’s not your seed phrase.

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🎥 Step 5: Learn About the Secret Recovery Phrase

Watch MetaMask’s short security video to understand how crucial your Secret Recovery Phrase is:
📺 Watch here

Then click “Next.”

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✍️ Step 6: Write Down Your Recovery Phrase

MetaMask will give you 12 secret words.
✅ Write them down on paper.
❌ Do NOT save them on your computer, phone, or in cloud storage.

Treat this like the keys to your bank vault — anyone with access can take your assets.

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🔁 Step 7: Confirm Your Recovery Phrase

Enter your 12 words in the correct order to confirm you’ve saved them properly.

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🎉 Step 8: You're In!

Congratulations!
You’ve successfully created your MetaMask wallet and are ready to explore Web3.

🚨 Bonus Security Tip

Beware of scams.
MetaMask will never DM you or ask for your seed phrase — especially not on:

• Twitter
• Discord
• Email
• Telegram

Anyone who asks for your 12-word phrase is 100% trying to scam you.