Can I have MetaMask on multiple devices?
MetaMask allows you to sync your wallets across multiple devices.
This means that the same addresses will be generated in the same order. This should allow you to use MetaMask on two different computers without too much trouble; just use the same seed phrase.
Yes, you can import the same MetaMask wallet on different devices. Each wallet instance is device specific, so you will have a unique password for each device and must add any RPC networks or custom tokens you have to each device.
Yes, your Metamask software can contain multiple wallets. If you are using a computer, open Metamask. Then click the coloured circle in the top right, this should show you a list of your accounts and your Ledger should be in there.
Phishing and virus assaults, rather than direct hacks, are the most common ways that MetaMask wallets are hacked.
Simply install MetaMask and import your existing wallet using your Secret Recovery Phrase. ⚠️ Importing an existing wallet into a new installation of the MetaMask extension and/or app is one of the only times you'll ever need to input your Secret Recovery Phrase.
Sync Metamask App with Extension Using Recovery Phrase
Step 1: Download the Metamask app (Android, iOS) and open it on your mobile. Step 2: Tap on Get Started. Step 3: Select Import using Secret Recovery Phrase. Step 4: The app will ask for consent to collect usage data.
MetaMask will attempt to add your additional accounts where possible (assuming they were not imported) by checking your previous accounts in ascending order (i.e. Account 2, then Account 3, etc.). Accounts are added if they have a non-zero ETH balance.
| Type of wallet | Non-custodial software hot wallet |
|---|---|
| Number of cryptocurrencies supported | Over 450,000 across the Ethereum Network, BNB Chain (formerly Binance Smart Chain), Polygon, and Avalanche |
To switch accounts, click your connected address at the bottom of the screen, then click "Disconnect". Then, on the main Metamask page, select the account you want to use and reconnect to 1inch with these directions.
Can money be stolen from MetaMask?
Recovering Stolen Crypto
Since Metamask doesn't have access to users' funds, tackling scams involving stolen assets has been particularly challenging. Cryptocurrency's decentralized nature – based upon pseudo-anonymousness and immutability – has made it difficult for entities to track and recover the stolen funds.
MetaMask will never hand over your wallet to a government entity nor will it ever freeze your wallet like Robinhood did this past spring by restricting users' GameStop equity.
With non-custodial wallets like Metamask, you truly are on your own with protecting your funds. If you read these stories online, you get the sense that almost everyone who uses Metamask gets hacked. The good news is that this generally is not true — only a small percentage of Metamask users actually do get hacked.
On Metamask, you can set your gas fee to “Low” before confirming a transaction. If you want to save even more gas, click on Advanced Options. In this tab, you can set the max fee to slightly above the 7 day lowest historical gas price from Etherscan chart.
Is Metamask safer than Coinbase? MetaMask and Coinbase wallet are both non-custodial wallets and can both be secure with a Ledger hardware wallet so they are essentially even when it comes to security.
- Click the circle icon at the top right corner of your MetaMask pop-up next to the network indicator.
- Select “Import Account” on the dropdown menu:
- You will be directed to the Import page. Paste your private key and click “Import”.
NOTE: Only accounts tied to the Secret Recovery Phrase and accounts imported via private key or JSON will sync. If you have a hardware wallet connected to MetaMask, that will not sync at this time. And please remember DO NOT SHARE your Secret Recovery Phrase with anyone!
MetaMask warns iPhone users of security risk after one wallet holder loses thousands of dollars worth of assets. You need to disable iCloud backup for MetaMask to prevent a potential breach of your seed phrase.
All MetaMask accounts are generated from your same seed phrase, and encrypted with your same password, so if you have it backed up, you will be able to restore all the accounts you create later on. You can create any number of accounts, and switch between them freely. Thanks!
MetaMask: How to restore your accounts - YouTube
Why does my MetaMask have 2 accounts?
MetaMask will attempt to add your additional accounts where possible (assuming they were not imported) by checking your previous accounts in ascending order (i.e. Account 2, then Account 3, etc.). Accounts are added if they have a non-zero ETH balance.
- Select 'Lock' in the top-right menu.
- Click 'Import using Secret Recovery Phrase'
- Enter your 12-word Secret Recovery Phrase (all lower case, with spaces, and in the correct order) and a new password.
- Click 'Restore'
Simply install MetaMask and import your existing wallet using your Secret Recovery Phrase. ⚠️ Importing an existing wallet into a new installation of the MetaMask extension and/or app is one of the only times you'll ever need to input your Secret Recovery Phrase.
Sync Metamask App with Extension Using Recovery Phrase
Step 1: Download the Metamask app (Android, iOS) and open it on your mobile. Step 2: Tap on Get Started. Step 3: Select Import using Secret Recovery Phrase. Step 4: The app will ask for consent to collect usage data.
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Select MetaMask
A dialog box should open up with the 4 wallet options. Click on the [MetaMask] option. If this is the first time you connect MetaMask with Featured, system will prompt you again if you want to connect to Featured, just select [Connect], and you should be successfully connected to the marketplace.
