MetaMask® Chrome Extension® | Getting started with MetaMask

Using MetaMask Extension. Installation: Start by adding the MetaMask Extension from your preferred browser's extension store. Once installed, click on the extension icon to initiate the setup process.

MetaMask’s extension opens up access between your web browser and decentralized applications (dApps) built on Ethereum or Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible networks. You can think of it like this:

Imagine if you were in one country (like the internet) and wanted to visit another country (like the Ethereum blockchain) that speaks a completely different language and has different customs. It might be hard to communicate or get around, right?