MetaMask is available as a browser extension, and it can be found on the Chrome Web Store for Google Chrome users. To install MetaMask as a Chrome extension, you can follow these steps:
- Open your Google Chrome browser.
- Go to the Chrome Web Store by visiting the following URL: https://chrome.google.com/webstore.
- In the search bar at the top-left corner of the Chrome Web Store, type "MetaMask" and press Enter.
- Locate the official MetaMask extension in the search results. It should be published by "metamask.io."
- Click on the MetaMask extension to view its details.
- Click the "Add to Chrome" button to begin the installation.
- A confirmation dialog will appear. Click "Add Extension" to confirm and install the extension.
- Once the installation is complete, you will see the MetaMask fox icon in the top-right corner of your Chrome browser, next to the address bar.
- Click the MetaMask icon to set up and configure your MetaMask wallet.
Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new wallet, import an existing wallet, or connect with an existing wallet. After completing the setup, you'll be able to use MetaMask to manage your Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens, interact with decentralized applications (DApps), and more directly from your Chrome browser.
Please ensure that you are downloading MetaMask from the official Chrome Web Store page to ensure its authenticity and security. Be cautious of unofficial or potentially malicious extensions that might impersonate MetaMask.
