# MetaMask

MetaMask is a global community of developers and designers dedicated to making the world a better place with blockchain technology. Please click on the following [website](https://metamask.io/) to download and install the program.

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Choose the platform you want to install on, if you choose to install on Chrome, the website will direct you to the Chrome Web Store.

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Click to 'Add to Chrome'.

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Click on 'Get started' when the installation is complete.

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New to the area? Click on 'Create a wallet'.

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Enter the password to access the wallet and click 'Create'.

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Please read the relevant tutorial video carefully and click 'Next'.

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Record and back up any random keys that appear, it's the only proof you have to retrieve your wallet!

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Enter the keys in order until the following page appears and click on 'All done'.

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Congratulations, you've created your first Web3 wallet! Please note your wallet address as well as your assets.

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Finally, please pin the program to the Chrome Extensions for next time.

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For more information on how to use MetaMask, please visit the official [MeraMask support](https://metamask.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/).