How to Install and Use Metamask
MetaMask is a plugin wallet for Google Chrome. The wallet does not need to be downloaded; just add the extension for Google Chrome, very simple and easy to use!
Download URL: https://metamask.io/
Types: Web Browser, Android, iOS
Supported Network: ETH, (including BSC, HECO, and other Ethereum side chains)
Supported Browsers: Chrome (Google) Browser, Firefox Browser, Brave Browser, Microsoft Edge Browser
1. Install MetaMask
Download ：https://metamask.io/download.html
Select a suitable browser and download it from the corresponding App Store.
Note: Access requires a virtual private network.
Players are advised to install and use MetaMask on Chrome, Brave, and other supported browsers if they do not already have it.
Note: it is best to use the officially recommended installation method (a virtual private network is required for the whole process)
1. Click and jump to the installation page.
For example, to install on Google Chrome, click “Install MetaMask for Chrome”
2. Jump to the Chrome Store：
Click to install (Add to Chrome). After the installation is complete, a small fox will appear in the upper right corner of the browser.
2. Preliminary Setup of MetaMask
Open after Installation
After successfully instal the MetaMask extension on your browser, a MetaMask icon will appear in the extension, then click to enter
Note: If your browser does not show it by default, click the extension list (puzzle icon), click [Pin] button on the right side of MetaMask
2. Wallet Creation or Import
New MetaMask users must import their Mnemonic phrase or create a new wallet.
Users with existing wallets can import them by clicking "Import wallet" with Mnemonic phrase;
Users without any wallet or who want to create a new wallet can click "Create a wallet" to create a new ETH wallet;
If you choose to Import your wallet:
You will need to enter your mnemonic phrase and new password, as well as review the “Terms of Use” before clicking "Import".
If you choose to Create a wallet:
You need to enter your password and confirm it.
On the next page, you will find your wallet mnemonic (Secret Recovery Phrase). Please pay special attention to back up these words (mnemonic) and DO NOT disclose them or upload them to the Internet. If the mnemonic is compromised, you may be at risk of losing your digital assets permanently.
Make sure you have a backup of your mnemonics!
On this page, you can see the order of words based on your backup mnemonic.
After completion, you can start to use the MetaMask wallet.
3. Setup Binance Smart Chain Network (PC)
1.Browsers that support MetaMask wallet:
Chrome (Google) 浏览器、Firefox 浏览器、Brave 浏览器、Miscrosoft Edge 浏览器
2.Chrome (Google) browser MetaMask wallet setup tutorial:
After logging into your MetaMask wallet account, go to the home page and select Home Network in the upper right corner.
MetaMask wallet is recognized as “Ethereum main network” by default, so we need to create a new “main network”.
Select "Custom RPC"
3.Build a custom network: BSC MAINNET network
Follow the steps, enter the following information and click “Keep”
Network Name: BSC Mainnet
China URL: https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org/
Chain Number: 56
Symbol: BNB
Block Browser URL: https://bscscan.com/
BSC mainnet has been established
After saving, next time when clicking the little fox in the upper right corner of Google Chrome, the BSC MAINNET network option will appear.
4. Wallet Switch: switch from Ethereum mainnet to BSC mainnet
The switching method is as follows: click on the MetaMask Wallet icon in the upper right corner of the browser.
Select the BSC Mainnet we just built
The BSC Mainnet will appear at the top right corner.
If you see your wallet is as shown above. Congratulations, you are all set.
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