Ryde’s Guide to creating your MetaMask account

Here’s your step-by-step guide to getting your MetaMask Wallet!

Step 1: Download the official MetaMask extension.

Step 2: Install and enable the extension.

Step 3: Click on “Get Started”.

Step 4: Select “Create A Wallet”.

Step 5: Choose to send MetaMask data or not.

Step 6: Create and confirm a secure password.

Step 7: Keep your secret recovery phrase in a secure location.

Step 8: Confirm your backup phrase.

Step 9: Select “All Done” and log in automatically.

Additional tips:

• You may leave and come back to decide to wait before purchasing some Ethereum.
• If you get logged out, you only have to click on the MetaMask icon to the right of your URL bar to re-access your account.
• You will need to have some Ethereum in your MetaMask wallet before you can create an OpenSea account.
• To purchase Ethereum, you will have to sign up for an account on the cryptocurrency exchange platform(s) like Coinbase, etc.
• Connect your MetaMask wallet to the platform and you can receive your Ethereum. However, this is a waiting period of up to 15 days before you can send the Ethereum to MetaMask.
• Your Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies are stored on MetaMask (not OpenSea).