For Metamask wallet users, it is highly recommended to maintain wallet security as strictly as possible, even though the Metamask wallet is actually safe, leaks and negligence are often caused by the users themselves, so the wallet will be easily hacked or forget the recovery phrase so that the stored crypto cannot be accessed or is lost. Here are several ways to secure your Metamask wallet as follows:
1. Only Download MetaMask from its Official Site
MetaMask is available for compatible browser extensions such as Brave, Chrome, FireFox, Edge or on mobile apps such as iOS and Android. Don't be fooled by fake mobile app imitation extensions.
2. Save the Secret Recovery Phrase
After you download the Metamask wallet, immediately save the recovery phrase either on paper, in the cloud, etc., or back up the secret recovery phrase via the Settings - Security and Privacy feature. You can also import the browser extension version of the Metamask wallet into mobile apps using the same recovery phrase.
3. Don't forget to lock your MetaMask wallet
We will always open a browser when surfing the internet, whether watching videos or just writing articles on forum sites, etc. Many users forget to lock their wallets after making transactions on the Metamask wallet browser extension. The way to lock your Metamask wallet is by clicking on your profile picture and selecting Lock.
4. Disconnect from other sites/apps
After the user has connected the Metamask wallet to Opensea, Uniswap, etc., it is best to immediately disconnect by clicking the three dots and selecting connected site and selecting the trash icon. This method will strengthen the security level of the Metamask wallet.
1. Only Download MetaMask from its Official Site
MetaMask is available for compatible browser extensions such as Brave, Chrome, FireFox, Edge or on mobile apps such as iOS and Android. Don't be fooled by fake mobile app imitation extensions.
2. Save the Secret Recovery Phrase
After you download the Metamask wallet, immediately save the recovery phrase either on paper, in the cloud, etc., or back up the secret recovery phrase via the Settings - Security and Privacy feature. You can also import the browser extension version of the Metamask wallet into mobile apps using the same recovery phrase.
3. Don't forget to lock your MetaMask wallet
We will always open a browser when surfing the internet, whether watching videos or just writing articles on forum sites, etc. Many users forget to lock their wallets after making transactions on the Metamask wallet browser extension. The way to lock your Metamask wallet is by clicking on your profile picture and selecting Lock.
4. Disconnect from other sites/apps
After the user has connected the Metamask wallet to Opensea, Uniswap, etc., it is best to immediately disconnect by clicking the three dots and selecting connected site and selecting the trash icon. This method will strengthen the security level of the Metamask wallet.
