This concise, practical guide shows you how to perform a secure MetaMask login on both the browser extension and mobile app, how to restore an account using your recovery phrase, common login problems and fixes, and essential security steps to protect your wallet from phishing and theft.
Important: this is an independent guide and not the official MetaMask website. Always verify official download sources and never share your recovery phrase.
MetaMask offers a browser extension and a mobile app. Both provide equivalent account access: unlock with a password (or biometric on mobile) or restore with the recovery phrase on a new device.
metamask.io and follow the official store link for your browser. Confirm the publisher name and ratings.Restoring is the only way to regain access if you lose the extension password but still have your seed. The 12-word phrase is the ultimate backup—protect it.
Install official app → choose 'Import using seed phrase' → enter words in order → complete setup and enable biometric unlock if desired.
If you don't have the seed phrase, technical recovery is not possible. This makes robust, offline backups essential.
Uninstall and reinstall the extension and restore from seed. Always confirm you have your recovery phrase first.
Try browser restart, disable conflicting extensions, or reinstall. Use a fresh profile or another browser to isolate issues.
Add custom token addresses manually if needed; token balances are on-chain but the UI may not list every token automatically.
No. Only the seed grants full recovery. Passwords protect local access but the seed controls the wallet.
Yes, if you follow safety rules: use hardware wallets for large amounts, verify contracts, and limit approvals.
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