Why Use MetaMask?
MetaMask allows interactions between the Ethereum blockchain and a crypto wallet. While it defaults to the Ethereum network, other EVM-compatible chains can be added in a few simple steps. Without further ado let’s jump into how to setup Metamask wallet
Installing the Wallet
Download it on either Chrome, IOS, or Android at https://metamask.io/ and install it.
![how to setup Metamask](https://metana.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image.png)
How to setup metamask: The Steps
1. Click “Get Started” to begin setting up a wallet.
![Metamask welcome screen](https://metana.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image-2.png)
2. “Click the Create a Wallet” button if you’re setting up a new wallet; otherwise, click “import wallet” if you already have a seed phrase/ account.
![new to metamask?](https://metana.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image-3.png)
3. Another prompt will show up asking if you want to help improve it. Accepting or rejecting will have no impact on your wallet.
![Help us improve Metamask](https://metana.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image-4.png)
4. Choose a wallet password to keep your wallet safe, this is not your seed phrase. Click on “Create” to continue.
![create password for metamask wallet](https://metana.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image-5.png)
5. Watch the video to learn about the Secret Recovery Phrase
![video on seed phrase by metamask](https://metana.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image-6.png)
6. Click to reveal the seed phrase, write it down and keep it in a secure place and do not share it with anyone, then click “next”.
![secret recovery phrase](https://metana.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image-7.png)
7. Repeat the recovery phrase to confirm you jotted it down correctly.
![confirming seedphrase](https://metana.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image-8.png)
8. Click “All done” and your wallet is now set up!
![congratulations page](https://metana.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image-9.png)