Creating and Setting Up an Account
- Download MetaMask:
- Visit the MetaMask Website: Go to metamask.io.
- Choose Your Platform: Select the browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or another supported browser, or download the mobile app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Install MetaMask:
- For Browser: Click “Download” and follow the prompts to install the extension.
- For Mobile: Open the app store, search for MetaMask, and install it.
- Open MetaMask:
- Browser: Click the MetaMask icon in your browser’s toolbar.
- Mobile: Open the MetaMask app.
- Create a New Wallet:
- Click “Get Started.”
- Select “Create a Wallet.”
- Set Up a Password:
- Enter a strong password to secure your wallet.
- Confirm the password and click “Create.”
- Backup Your Seed Phrase:
- You’ll receive a 12-word recovery phrase. Write it down and store it securely.
- Click “Next” to proceed.
- Confirm Your Seed Phrase:
- Select the words of your seed phrase in the correct order to confirm you’ve backed it up.
- Complete Setup:
- Once confirmed, your MetaMask wallet is set up! You’ll see your wallet dashboard.
Buying Crypto on MetaMask
- Open Your Wallet:
- Log in to your MetaMask wallet using your password.
- Click on “Buy”:
- On your wallet dashboard, click the “Buy” button.
- Choose a Payment Method:
- Select a payment option (credit/debit card via third-party services like MoonPay or Wyre).
- Enter Purchase Amount:
- Specify how much cryptocurrency you want to buy.
- Follow the Prompts:
- Complete any required identity verification steps as prompted.
- Confirm the Purchase:
- Review the details and confirm your purchase. The crypto will be credited to your MetaMask wallet.
Selling Crypto on MetaMask
- Open Your Wallet:
- Access your MetaMask wallet and log in.
- Select the Cryptocurrency:
- Click on the crypto you wish to sell from your wallet dashboard.
- Send to an Exchange:
- Click “Send” to transfer your crypto to a centralized exchange (like Coinbase or Binance).
- Enter the Exchange Address: Copy the wallet address from your exchange account and paste it into MetaMask.
- Specify Amount: Enter how much crypto you want to send.
- Confirm the Transfer:
- Review the transaction details and click “Next” to confirm. The crypto will be sent to the exchange.
- Sell on the Exchange:
- Log into your exchange account.
- Navigate to the trading section and sell your cryptocurrency for fiat currency.