How to use MetaMask

This is a guide on how to setup and use the MetaMask browser extension.

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:

• Ropsten
• Kovan
• Rinkeby
• Localhost 8545
• Custom RPC - For use with the one-click blockchain Ganache

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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