If you are a MetaMask user, you might have an idea of the importance of the MetaMask password and secret recovery phrase. These data credentials play a vital role in terms of the security of the MetaMask Wallet accounts and funds.
Well! If you are finding it new for you, let me tell you that the MetaMask password is used to unlock the wallet, and to do it is mandatory to create a wallet first. And, in case, you may have lost your MetaMask login password, you will be needed to restore your wallet data with the help of a secret recovery phrase (SRP).
You may find restoring wallet data difficult on your first go as when you open your, you will see that it is asking for a password only which you don’t have. What would you do then? Don’t worry, here you need to import your wallet after re-installing your MetaMask extension or MetaMask App.
Let’s say, you are utilizing a MetaMask extension on your PC, so to accomplish the process of wallet import, you need to take 3 actions subsequently which are as follows:
- Remove the MetaMask Extension
- Re-Download MetaMask on a supported browser
- Import Wallet using SRP
Wanna acknowledge the whole import process in detail? Follow the read thoroughly and complete the wallet import in a single go.
- Steps to Remove the MetaMask Extension from Your Browser
- First of all, open the browser where MetaMask is added.
- Tap on the puzzle-shaped icon located right next to the address bar as it indicates extensions.
- Look for the MetaMask extension on the prompted dropdown list.
- Next to the MetaMask, you’ll find three vertical dots, hit on it.
- Now, it will open a short menu, choose “Remove from Chrome” from there.
And, it will remove your MetaMask extension from the browser you using, now you can move to take the next action.
- Steps to Download MetaMask Again
- Once the extension will be removed, you can move to visit the official website of MetaMask using the same browser.
- On the home page, locate a “Download” button to proceed.
- Let’s say, you are on Chrome browser, choose either the “Install for Chrome” button or the Chrome browser icon situated on the prompted page.
- It will land you on the MetaMask page of the Chrome Web Store.
- Hit the “Add to Chrome” button situated in front of the Fox icon.
- Press “Add extension” next to provide final consent and let it install again.
- Steps to Import MetaMask Wallet Using SRP
- Open the added MetaMask extension and pick up “Import using Secret Recovery Phrase”.
- Here, you’ll be asked to provide your seed phrase in proper order.
- Write it down there wisely by keeping the order and spelling of words precise.
- Make sure to input it in small letters and then press the “Submit” button.
This is all it takes to import your MetaMask Wallet on your PC and if you are a mobile user, there is nothing to worry about as the process is almost the same for MetaMask App too.
The Bottom Line!
If you are scratching your head because you have lost access to your MetaMask extension and also have forgotten the password, this write-up will be your savior. I have tried to explain every step as easily as I could, so follow the same and clear the clutter of your head by importing your MetaMask Wallet by reinstalling it. Hopefully, you have enjoyed this read and found it knowledgeable, have a safe trading journey by keeping your password and secret recovery phrase safe and unshared with anyone no matter how close they are.
