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=== Installation ===
 
=== Installation ===
 
* Go [https://metamask.io/ here] to go to MetaMask's main page and click the 'Get Extension' button.  
 
* Go [https://metamask.io/ here] to go to MetaMask's main page and click the 'Get Extension' button.  
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* Next click the 'Add to Chrome' button to add the extension to your browser.  
 
* Next click the 'Add to Chrome' button to add the extension to your browser.  
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* You should see the extension added to the top right of your browser.
 
* You should see the extension added to the top right of your browser.
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=== Setting up MetaMask ===
 
=== Setting up MetaMask ===
 
* Once the extension is added you will be brought to the MetaMask start page. Click 'Get Started' to begin.  
 
* Once the extension is added you will be brought to the MetaMask start page. Click 'Get Started' to begin.  
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* 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'.
 
* 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'.
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* You will then be prompted to create a password. Enter your password, confirm it , check the 'terms of use' box and then press 'Create'.
 
* 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!!''
 
* Next you will need to copy down the secret backup phrase. ''Make sure to store it in a safe place!!''
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* 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'
 
* 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'
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=== Using MetaMask ===
 
=== Using MetaMask ===

Revision as of 15:53, 28 March 2019

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.
Metamask-home.png
  • Next click the 'Add to Chrome' button to add the extension to your browser.
Metamask-add.png
  • 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.
Metamask-start.png
  • 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'.
Metamask-create.png
  • 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!!
Metamask-secret.png
  • 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'
Metamask-confirm.png

Using MetaMask