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Revision as of 16:22, 28 March 2019
This is a guide on how to setup and use the MetaMask browser extension.
Contents
Installation
- Go here to go to MetaMask's main page and click the 'Get Extension' button.
- Next click the 'Add to Chrome' button to add the extension to your browser.
- You should see the extension added to the top right of your browser.
Setting up MetaMask
- Once the extension is added you will be brought to the MetaMask start page. Click 'Get Started' to begin.
- Next click 'Create a Wallet'. You will be asked if it's of for MetaMask to gather analytics from your use. You can go ahead and press 'No Thanks'.
- You will then be prompted to create a password. Enter your password, confirm it , check the 'terms of use' box and then press 'Create'.
- Next you will need to copy down the secret backup phrase. Make sure to store it in a safe place!!
- On the next page you will have to confirm your seed phrase. Click the words in the order of your phrase. Then click 'Confirm' then click 'All Done'
Using MetaMask
- Click the little fox emblem at the top right of your browser to open up MetaMask
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- From the main screen you are able to send/deposit Ethereum, see your recent history and see your current network.
Changing Ethereum Networks
- If you click on the 'Main Ethereum Network' dropdown, you can see the different networks that you can connect to.
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You are given several testnet options to choose from for testing smart contracts without using real Ether:
Depositing Ethereum
- You can buy Ethereum from Coinbase. You can follow this guide to set up an account on Coinbase.
- Once you have bought Ethereum, go to the 'Accounts' tab in Coinbase and click 'Send' by your Ethereum address. Copy in your MetaMask address and click 'Send'.
- You can copy your Ethereum address from MetaMask by clicking the 'Account 1' near the top of the page. Your Ethereum address will automatically be copied to your clipboard.
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