MetaMask for Chrome Official download
YOUR WEB3 WALLET, IN YOUR BROWSER

Make room for
a more open web.

MetaMask is a self-custody wallet that helps you explore Ethereum and thousands of decentralized apps—right from Chrome.

Get MetaMask See how to get started
Always verify you’re installing from the official MetaMask site.
SELF-CUSTODY WALLETYOUR KEYS. YOUR CHOICE.Scroll to explore
01 — WHAT IT DOES

More than a wallet.
Your passport to web3.

MetaMask gives you a secure way to manage your digital assets and connect to decentralized applications. Add it to Chrome, then choose when and where you connect.

Explore MetaMask
01 / WALLET

Manage your
digital assets

Keep track of supported tokens and collectibles in one wallet interface you control.

02 / EXPLORE

Connect to
decentralized apps

Choose when a site can connect to your wallet. Review requests before you approve them.

03 / OWNERSHIP

Stay in
the driver's seat

Self-custody means you manage your Secret Recovery Phrase and wallet access.

02 — GET STARTED

Up and running
in a few steps.

Only install from the official source. MetaMask never needs your Secret Recovery Phrase to install or provide support.

Go to official download
  1. 01

    Visit the official site

    Open metamask.io/download and select the Chrome option.

  2. 02

    Add the extension

    Continue to the Chrome Web Store from MetaMask’s download page and review the publisher before installing.

  3. 03

    Create or import a wallet

    Follow the extension’s setup flow. Store your Secret Recovery Phrase somewhere private and offline.

  4. 04

    Pin it and explore carefully

    Pin MetaMask in Chrome for easy access. Connect only to sites you trust and inspect every request.

03 — A NOTE ON SECURITY

Your recovery phrase
belongs to you. Only you.

Your Secret Recovery Phrase is the master key to your wallet. Anyone who has it can access your assets. MetaMask support will never ask you to share it—not by email, message, phone, or website.

Read MetaMask security guidance
REMEMBERNever share your
Secret Recovery Phrase.Not even with someone claiming to be support.
04 — FAQ

Good to
know.

Quick answers before you begin.

Is MetaMask free to install?

The MetaMask browser extension is free to install from the official source. Some blockchain transactions and third-party services may involve network fees or other costs.

Does MetaMask hold my recovery phrase for me?

No. MetaMask is a self-custody wallet. You are responsible for keeping your Secret Recovery Phrase private and securely backed up. Never share it with anyone.

How can I tell that I have the real extension?

Start from metamask.io/download and follow its link to the Chrome Web Store. Be cautious of ads, lookalike sites, and unsolicited messages offering support.

Can I use the extension with any website?

Only connect to sites you trust. A connection does not automatically approve transactions, but always read a request carefully before signing or confirming it.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Explore on
your own terms.

Get the extension directly from MetaMask’s official download page.

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