Learn how to set up your own MetaMask or Trust wallet with this easy step-by-step guide. MetaMask and Trust wallet are popular cryptocurrency wallets that allow users to securely store, send, and receive digital assets. Follow along to create your wallet, set up a strong password, and safeguard your secret backup phrase. Start exploring the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain applications today!
Metamask Wallet
1. Install MetaMask Extension
Go to the browser extension store of your choice (such as Chrome Web Store for Google Chrome or Firefox Add-ons for Mozilla Firefox). Search for “MetaMask” and install the extension to your browser. Go to https://metamask.io/ and click download.
2. Launch MetaMask
Once installed, you’ll see the MetaMask fox icon in the top-right corner of your browser toolbar. Click on it to launch MetaMask. You’ll be prompted to either import an existing wallet or create a new one. Since you’re creating a new wallet, select “Create a Wallet”
3. Create a Password
Set up a secure password for your MetaMask wallet. Make sure it’s strong and something you’ll remember.
4. Secret Backup Phrase
MetaMask will then generate a secret backup phrase consisting of 12 random words. This is extremely important and acts as a backup to your wallet. Write down these words in the exact order they are presented and store them in a safe place. Do not share this phrase with anyone. After writing down your secret backup phrase, MetaMask will ask you to confirm it. This step ensures you have correctly noted down your backup phrase.
5. Congratulations!
Once you’ve confirmed your backup phrase, your MetaMask wallet is created. You can now use it to store, send, and receive cryptocurrencies. Now that your wallet is set up, you can easily connect it to various decentralized applications (DApps) and start using them seamlessly.
Trust Wallet
1. Download Trust wallet
Visit your app store (Google Play Store for Android or Apple App Store for iOS) and search for “Trust Wallet”. Download and install the app on your mobile device. On the home screen of the app, tap on the “Create a New Wallet” option to begin the setup process.
2. Create passcode and verify your wallet
2.1. Set up a secure password for your Trust Wallet. This password will be used to access your wallet on the app.
2.2. Trust Wallet will then prompt you to back up your wallet by recording a recovery phrase. This recovery phrase is a set of 12 or 24 words that can be used to restore your wallet in case you lose access to your device. Write down the recovery phrase in the exact order provided and store it in a safe place. Do not share this phrase with anyone.
3. Verify Backup
After writing down your recovery phrase, Trust Wallet will ask you to verify it by selecting the words in the correct order. This step ensures that you have correctly recorded your recovery phrase.
Congratulations! Once you’ve completed the setup process, your Trust Wallet is created. You can now use it to store, send, and receive various cryptocurrencies.
Remember to keep your password and recovery phrase safe and never share them with anyone. Losing access to these could result in permanent loss of your funds.