How do I import multiple accounts into MetaMask?
From your homepage, tap on the hamburger icon in the top left. From here, tap on your account's name to bring up the account selector. Hit 'Import an Account'. On this screen, paste in the private key of the account you want to import, or scan a QR code if supported by the other wallet.
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.
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- Write down your Secret Recovery Phrase somewhere safe.
- Double-check your spelling and that you wrote down every word in the same order they were given.
- Reach out to MetaMask Support's official channels if you need help.
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. Click it and it should switch to that account.
- Click on the icon in the upper right corner to open MetaMask extension, read and accept the terms. Click Continue.
- Click Import With Seed Phrase.
- Enter your wallets seed phrase (mnemonic phrase).
- Enter a strong password.
- Click Import.
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.
We do not recommend that you create multiple accounts in your MetaMask wallet. If you have multiple accounts, then you would need to maintain some ETH in each account to pay for transaction processing fees.
Yes, you can. It is possible and also easier to use the same Ethereum address on other blockchains. As long as these blockchains are EVM-compatible. So all the blockchains mentioned above that you can add to your wallet do not all need a new address.
- 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'
Not with data that is publicly available on the blockchain. Addresses are not connected to eachother in any way. If someone has access to your mnemonic phrase, extended private key or extended public key, they can link the different addresses, but of course you should never give this data out.
How do I switch between MetaMask wallets?
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.
| Type of wallet | Non-custodial software hot wallet |
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| Number of cryptocurrencies supported | Over 450,000 across the Ethereum Network, BNB Chain (formerly Binance Smart Chain), Polygon, and Avalanche |
One of the benefits of using MetaMask is that you can use your 12-word Secret Recovery Phrase on multiple computer to access your ETH addresses and tokens.
Yes, you can have two or more Metamask crypto wallets. Within the wallet, you can create multiple addresses that function as a wallet. Each one can be imported to multiple devices as well. So you can use the same address on more than one device.
TL;DR- OpenSea only allows for one wallet per account. Most NFT holders on OpenSea have multiple accounts, given this fact. This tutorial shows how to create a new username and swap your wallet for another wallet you want on your desired account.
Not with data that is publicly available on the blockchain. Addresses are not connected to eachother in any way. If someone has access to your mnemonic phrase, extended private key or extended public key, they can link the different addresses, but of course you should never give this data out.
MetaMask Mobile app: click on the 3 horizontal lines icon on top left of the app. Click on the drop down arrow next to "Account", and choose from the list of accounts the one you would like to use.
