How do I log in to MetaMask?

Open the official MetaMask extension or mobile app, unlock with your password or biometric, or restore using your 12-word recovery phrase on a new device.

What if I forgot my MetaMask password?

Reinstall the extension or app and restore using your 12-word recovery phrase. If you do not have your seed phrase, account recovery is not possible.

Is it safe to enter my seed phrase on a website?

No — never enter your seed phrase into websites, emails, or chat. Only use the official MetaMask app or extension restore screens.

MetaMask Login — Secure Sign-In & Restore Guide

This streamlined guide helps you perform a secure MetaMask login on desktop and mobile, restore access using your recovery phrase, fix common login issues, and adopt security best practices to keep your crypto safe.

How to log in to MetaMask (extension & mobile)

MetaMask runs as a browser extension and a mobile app. You sign in by unlocking with a password or biometric, or by restoring with the 12-word recovery phrase on a new device.

Browser extension

Install official extension: Visit the official site and follow the store link for Chrome, Firefox, Brave, or Edge. Verify the publisher.
Open & unlock: Click the extension icon and enter your password. New users should create a wallet and save the seed phrase securely.
Auto-lock: Configure auto-lock and lock the extension when not in use.

Mobile app

Install from official store: Use App Store / Google Play and verify the official publisher entry.
Unlock or import: Unlock with PIN/biometric, or choose "Import using seed phrase" to restore on a new device.

Important: Only enter your seed phrase into MetaMask’s official restore screens — never into web pages, emails, or chat apps.

Restore your MetaMask wallet

If you forget your password but still have your seed phrase, reinstall and restore. If you lose the seed with no backup, recovery is not possible.

Restore (extension)

Reinstall extension → choose "Import wallet".
Enter the 12-word phrase exactly in order → create a new password.
Verify accounts and any custom tokens that may not auto-appear.

Restore (mobile)

Install app → Import using seed phrase → complete setup → enable biometric unlock if desired.

Security best practices

Only use official downloads: Bookmark the official site and avoid search results when downloading.
Never share your seed: Support will not ask for it.
Use hardware wallets: For larger holdings, connect MetaMask to a hardware device (Ledger/Trezor).
Limit approvals: Approve only necessary allowances and review allowance history regularly.
Keep software updated: Browser, OS and MetaMask should be current to reduce vulnerabilities.

Troubleshooting common login issues

Forgot password but have seed

Uninstall and reinstall the extension and restore using your seed. Only proceed if you are certain the seed exists and is correct.

Extension not responding

Restart the browser, check for conflicting extensions, try a fresh profile or reinstall the extension and restore with seed if necessary.

Missing tokens after restore

Manually add custom token addresses; on-chain balances remain even if the UI doesn’t display them.

FAQ

Can MetaMask recover my wallet?

No — MetaMask support cannot recover a lost seed. Support can help with app issues but not seed recovery.

Is MetaMask safe for DeFi?

Yes — when used carefully: prefer hardware wallets for large funds, verify contracts, and limit approvals.

Contact & resources

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