Metamask the most popular wallet extension for Ethereum and EVM chains such as Polygon or BNB is mostly used on desktops as a browser extension, but if you want to be able to do your crypto exploring from a device right out of your pocket, let's see how you can set it up and make use of it on your smartphone.
In this article, we're going to explore how to use Metamask on mobile, how to set up an account in Metamask, and how we can transfer funds in Metamask Wallet. and view the seed phrase, "Restore wallet, sync desktop version to mobile, sync multiple accounts," let's get started.
How To Install Metamask
So first let's install Metamask on our phone, so go to the play store or app store, look for Metamask, and just install it. You can also head over to the official website, meatmask.io, on any browser to get the mobile app download link from there. In any case, just be careful not to download anything.
How To Setup Account On Metamask
Now you can create a new wallet or import an existing one using your secret recovery phrase. So let's just create a new wallet, and then we're going to create a new password that only unlocks my Metamask on this specific device.
You're setting up, creating a strong password, and then create a password to secure your wallet. So this is the part where you want to get out a pen and paper, as we need to write down our 12- to 24-word seed phrase, or secret recovery phrase, as Metamask calls it.
This example right here is a throwaway wallet to show you how it goes when you're doing it. Never show your screen or secret recovery phrase to anyone else in case you needed that reminder, and then here are 12 words that you want to write down.
So I'm just going to write it down in my little notebook, and then we have to confirm our secret recovery phrase. So we have written it down so we can look and see and select each word in the order it was presented. Hit "complete backup" to complete your backup.
Congratulations! You've successfully protected your wallet. Remember to keep your secret recovery phrase safe; it's your responsibility.
How To Add Funds In the Wallet
So before you can start making use of your wallet, you've got to have some funds. You go to the main menu, right, and you go to your wallet, and you can either click buy to purchase crypto through a third-party vendor using your credit or debit card or "receive to view your public address and QR code.
If you're sending it from another wallet or exchange, do note that your wallet will be connected to the Ethereum network by default; you can add other layer-one networks such as avalanche or BNB smart chain, or layer-two such as arbitrium and optimism.
You just click on the network name right here at the top and click add a network. Metamask now has some of the most popular chains available for convenience, and chances are you'll find the network you want here; otherwise, you can also add a custom network, key, and the necessary details.
The manual way You can visit chainlist.org for an easy way to connect to various EVM chains.
Frequently Asked Questions
So that we've got this setup out, just run through some frequently asked questions from new users. First up,
how do you review your seed phrase in case you misplaced it the first time around after setting it up?
If you've lost it somehow but still have access to your app through your password, then go to the settings, then to security and privacy, and click on "Reveal secret recovery phrase." There, you'll have to key in your password and you'll be showing your seed phrase again. Keep it safe.
Note that there is no way to recover your seed phrase if you have lost it, and you also do not have access to your app, whether it's because you've forgotten your password or accidentally uninstalled it, so please, please make sure to keep your seed phrase somewhere safe.
How to Restore Your Wallet
Remember during setup when you were prompted to import an existing wallet or create a new one? Simply choose the import wallet option and key in your seed phrase to restore your wallet.
Beware of any phishing attempts that try to obtain your seed phrase, and make sure you're only doing this on the app when you need to restore your wallet, and never anywhere else.
Sync Desktop Version To Mobile
We've also got a lot of people asking how they can sync their MetaMask desktop to their mobile wallets. Just do this, and you've got to already have an existing wallet on your desktop. The steps are essentially the same as how you'd restore or import a wallet.
Just follow the above setup steps, but click on "import wallet" in the beginning and follow the prompts to key in your recovery phrase. Once you're done, you should see your main wallet account and balance reflected on the home wallet page.
Sync Multiple Accounts
So what people get confused about is how they can sync multiple accounts from their desktop to their mobile wallet. This is pretty simple as additional accounts are generated from the same seed phrase and private key,
you simply have to click add the account on your mobile app for however many accounts you've created on your desktop extension, and they all show up simply.
They'll go, their account names will be reverted to the default, and you should see that the account addresses will match once on your browser extension.
So there you go, all you need to know to get started with Matemask right on your phone wasn't that easy well if you're not looking for a mobile experience.
