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Sometimes the approaches for accessing the trade or wallet act as a barrier for users to participate in trade. Some trading platforms worked on these limitations to provide users with a wider approach to accessing the wallet and extract maximum advantage of the opportunities available in the crypto trade. MetaMask, a popular crypto wallet also worked in this area to provide users with the opportunities to make the best out of the crypto trade, and this is when it added the concept of extension to its work.

MetaMask Chrome extension is a highly recognized and appreciated web browser extension launched by the wallet team. Millions of crypto investors blindly trust the extension and have opted for this extension for processing their wallet operations and managing their crypto funds.

However, the information relating to the Chrome extension is not limited to this only, rather there is much information that you should know for managing your wallet seamlessly.

Extensions, as you have heard about them, are a medium of connecting crypto users with dApps, and other trading bodies of the crypto world. Further, they also help in adding functionality and modifying the working of the existing extension. They emerged as a way of accessing the wallet through the computer/laptop. Keeping this thing in mind, the team decided to launch the extension for managing the wallet via a web plugin. Several extensions have been launched by the team from which users can pick up one for performing their wallet activities.

The available extensions that support the working of the wallet are:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Microsoft Edge

• Brave, and

• Opera

To check up on the available options through which you can operate and manage your wallet, visit https://metamask.io/. You can even check the options available to access the wallet on your mobile device, say, Android and iOS.

When it comes to using an extension launched by the wallet, the very first step is to get the extension on your wallet. This refers to the installation of the extension that you have opted for to manage your wallet i.e. we are here opting for the Chrome extension to manage your wallet. Thus, to make you aware of every single detail, we are covering the steps involved in this process right from its installation.

For installation, you need the right source page from where you can take further steps involved in the process. To prevent you from searching for an authentic page to embark on the installation process, we are here to mention an authentic page for you along with the steps that you need to follow.

Have a glance at them.

1. Navigate to https://metamask.io/download/

2. On this page, either scroll down the page and tap on “Install MetaMask for Chrome”, or

3. Hit on the Chrome icon

4. Both actions will take you to the “Chrome Web Store” (on the extension page)

5. Now, bang on “Add to Chrome”> “Add Extension”

Done! By performing these few simple steps, the installation process will begin, and within a few minutes, the extension will get installed successfully on your page.

Now comes the sequential process of creating a wallet through which you can govern your crypto funds. The actions that you need to follow for creating a wallet are as follows:

1. Open the installed extension to start the wallet creation process

2. Click on “Get Started”> “Create a Wallet”

3. Mark your decision to contribute to “Help Us Improve MetaMask”

4. Create a password for your wallet, which is unique and hard to be predicted by anyone

5. After confirming the password, mark a tick in the box relating to “Terms of Use”

6. Tap on “Create”

7. In the next step, check your wallet Secret Recovery Phrase (SRP) and take a note of it somewhere offline

8. Arrange the shuffled words in the correct order as your wallet SRP have

9. Once done, click on “Confirm”> “All Done”

10. Start funding your wallet and performing the related operations

That’s it… this is how you can create a wallet in your name using the MetaMask Chrome extension. Further, if you are already having a wallet, then you can import the existing one using your wallet SRP.

SRP holds the utmost importance in backing up your wallet if you ever lost it. It prevents your wallet from malicious events hence, preventing it from unauthorized access. It is the master key through which you can restore your wallet funds and data in a while. Further, it is always recommended to avoid making a digital copy of SRP or taking a screenshot of it.

Login issue is common and is the name given to the error that restricts users from accessing their wallets. Thus, without discussing the issue, we are directly jumping on the possible solutions and they are:

• Recheck the entered login credentials

• Double-check the operational status of the wallet

• Check the internet connectivity and speed

• Ensure that the extension is updated to the latest or not

• Check if there is any bug in your device or not

• Consult with the customer service team of the wallet

MetaMask Chrome extension is a secure and legitimate wallet extension that is opted for by many MetaMask users. This read was about the Google Chrome extension, however, you can even opt for any other supported web browser extension for processing your wallet activities. Whatever extension you choose for accessing your wallet, the authentic source for installing it is the official page of MetaMask. For any query or concern, you can visit the “FAQ” or “Support” page of MetaMask.