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# MetaMask Desktop Setup

### **Download Metamask Extension**

* Open a new tab, type <https://metamask.io>

![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/e-wgcJIGlD5Imy7a55SmWbfLP0LH693vOAOxYdMKa1f8NV-iwZ33mZW6j5WFKkIbirQkJcm5m4sOhC5Z66obR1BVSBwbGkkwjzNIo1Bu8tjGl_WENqJtxU225PPodaoQ4_-sbI0vXnmbdhyayYqjwYA)

* Click on **“Download for Chrome (chrome icon shown)”** here:

![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/nYKJTyPrGGNRBoJ0QMh87h_5q1EEzG_FgQsAfQbLQGTLQZWX3z1iphaFxHB10OYFJLfQyGbp10nTWVVyqzW4iNPWVNaQx4OAvPAH1YpAgDNYh90XZZRlWBgTGg9XYkX7j389ARQM64NgAkKjoqLSGSU)

* You will be directed to a new page to download the Metamask extension for your desktop.
* Click on **“Add to Chrome”** icon now.<br>

![
](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/OZFxgWNTRlJVIfsdtcwmDvKRs-A0mFlxwbDGTVHIcukNZMgYgFGK8EpfHPNA-HhCNpkIn-CPF0DyA8BWFx6iKkftMNQmm6-PjUGzfK7IBFlo9WYVAJXGN2TGfeKEpe9OSb9RuLAxHjJBp0KWNHM6MhI)

* You will be asked for permission to download the extension, where you need to confirm the action by clicking on **“Add extension”** icon here:<br>

![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/d-I7VS8ExbzzUMu3hd8cB9_SZ03GOMiN4iAmYaRNGHEGL90JE76jwGq_gA0oMrt9uADij9j8NGcBJEupLWSaOuzBRKigLbq4P58le_ngXV_40lVg7v2rKa3tT5i3NwrUw-irW7pq71s63d9p_3knEkA)

* Let the download of the extension be completed. It might take a few minutes.

{% hint style="success" %}
Done! You have successfully added the Metamask extension on your desktop.
{% endhint %}

### Install and Setup

* Open Metamask extension and click “**Get Started”**.<br>

![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/0qiFTs-XaH5K0v71fXCN8BC82p5xPlKk1IMFHldyU2soStRktI0mc-qPtbV1oX7f3W40hNG4dihhiC-PYkOGL_A6t1TqlO5CIIejVFWya-TdSih2BXSO3WZPtBhDw3wiZYzNUbbZmJANNYKM_SYQAv4)

* Click on **"Create Wallet"** icon and proceed

![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/r5vIoESHbiaMgqrVg4LneqXDso-xj-ZdvFb0VZD0Rj5Y4oT09wLERhKd4DU09l08Yv-l0EIVXapeaxGubILzWWXLNAYqwF3rnxYy2-PHnczAOFf-CRkbR6Cg_VPAgf9ouoRasq0cutakd4cIzRJYNXI)

* Read all the statements displayed and click **“I Agree”**.<br>

![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mQ2AchiN_wJEhjodS5ylLg5RlZ3_EMxxZk4H48arEL6mufHtSoZYAmHIYXfQlBn8xtyFZ_N8_lP3dJhRuBQMYXnz4_TuN-2nBGVlnAPZhjculyJrSSsJ0tYIJkWZl-O1Lbz5_-FkSOmbkXVsrzmxJME)

* Create a **new wallet password** (8 characters minimum), then confirm it.&#x20;
* Click on checkbox **“I have read and agree to the** [**Terms of Use**](https://metamask.io/terms.html)**”** and click **“Create”**.

![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/aL9Ba9e_TAXaotvFrb_uLLTGfVzI87GrwqEyg-OMGlOzmrRxynj4NMXTO2tLWCjkOXAafjV7L-a4AVRj060BlD61JwcZ7xhqplpYZ3lkFhthBF7xUhePnr9KyZfH2gBF4ph7kX2XDSMUXzBAVnVAdjI)

{% hint style="warning" %}
Password is your way to confirm all transactions from current wallet address.&#x20;

**Do not loose it!** The only way to reset it will be application reinstallation and wallet recovery with **Secret Recovery Phrase**
{% endhint %}

* On next page read warnings about your **Secret Recovery Phrase** safety and click **"Next"**.

![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/EKkM4FRTA9PP8KNd2cc5nwVKUYMT4kOCE6jibejvWb2C604OTI_d4gsDKWjbgbsBjZl10GCo-0HkHKIbVj26e2kmgLpuKnz34kprUKg1izncSlIgXkkMMN7czWjOpEnBphIjjuVwjae-6s0bzWBplro)

* Blockchain will generate unique **Secret Recovery Phrase** for your wallet address
* Click on **“CLICK HERE TO REVEAL SECRET WORDS”** and write them down in same order. Revisit [here](https://community.forsage.io/en/tutorials/all-about-seed-phrase-and-private-keys) for a quick review on how to secure your seed.\
  \ <br>

![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XWy40Zn1TlvrTh0JMigbGtAufleoUmo3OfcTq-CI0aSD96yWO4a2UwUFnZ5A__KEdXbSI1oT-oEjdkDXls8yF105rDc84WE-tGvV2f1YN7mLlyHisbCA7VDQoc9X-gYWZa3HBz6lYnI6HBCF9U0rX68)

{% hint style="danger" %}
**Secret Recovery Phrase** is generated only once - during your wallet address creation process.

**Secret Recovery Phrase** is the only way to keep safe and recover your wallet any time.

Never share **Secret Recovery Phrase** with anyone under any circumstances - this will give lifetime access to your wallet for that person.
{% endhint %}

* Click **"Next"** and repeat words sequence in proper order

![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/TF9x-zhP2oaSDjwgyzjNyuN-XJqjBAS1SLxUGNUAnxNqHHpL1M0joPm9vvrlzGWkc0SeLh-tY1TyteCDriAEbxZvuHHMiQbRgvA_WLxSq_AXCPiJPl4hrw6Q-QtqycUXVMZxLP5en2p2QhC2txo7CYI)

* click **“All Done”** to complete wallet setup

![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_vGIYUjkbcrNy7fOliyzL930wte1GxEBWvEMUKZEC1wwY17KwJ-NNhIyMCCz7Hgi7xOe9PDuJH0AZq70kcykshJOQZUFeF0OqMNORTuIc9R2zokGEzkr4Gx-5mKZK40ObBlMsZvZVeo2B_mR049OboQ)

{% hint style="success" %}
You have successfully completed the installation process for your Metamask extension.\
\
Next step is changing default network of Ethereum to **Smart Chain**
{% endhint %}

### Network Setup

* Open extension and click on **“Ethereum Mainnet”**.

![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Un-9kGna5GKgrgqLAIn3J0yzU_QD0R8IQrY02HVpFXSZt0WV4L290ylmm6ZTTqSYTvLUgfyoDEfdwvMYCnWDLy6MV6PgLQYq3SazU6R-aM6xTqzFKqYntYz6y_GV0-MBvezc7PFuMMp7U4swFNZyTM0)

* Click **“Add Network”.**

![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/rsOcuK1b9IFqxD8nTakGklmtuecUz_k8nkORu_eZpcRCzCt27xFoxTJOdWRKz1CsVo4ZPkdgvsXf-m_0TNEt2pqs2UdaeJ0_aRYizMxZ_quZKLgoQ6xe3tHRFdZX6V6tlgNQxn5yEZpSmWsaUYbjNkM)

* Fill in the data as follows:\
  \
  **Network name**: Smart Chain

&#x20;     **New RPC URL**: <https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org/>

&#x20;     **Chain ID**: 56

&#x20;     **Symbol**: BNB\
\
&#x20;     **Block Explorer URL**: <https://bscscan.com>

* Click **"Save"** icon<br>

![
](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/fx4XBIjJRe0pbIzuWnELQV738b37dxArwM0BQSHnsCtRFb40W_37b7dYQl8LsPLWqbtUjLrXnrJ5bO6l19uLNAR4_7wz7oE0GcXbOD1nMK3Ou2rlH55hqGjVeT0kRc3DJjrRJsyzVS67wvB9FnjTt9M)

![](/files/oOS3w4TkD50013YGjoJh)

{% hint style="success" %}
You have successfully configured **Smart Chain** network in Metamask extension.&#x20;

Yet, the display of **BUSD** token is not available. So let us proceed with the adding of BUSD token in the list.
{% endhint %}

### Adding BUSD token

* Click on **“Import tokens”** icon on the homepage of your extension.

![](/files/Avh9iIBxhoL48fCxwmQT)

* Copy address of **BUSD token** smart contract in Binance Smart Chain:\
  \
  &#x20;   **0xe9e7cea3dedca5984780bafc599bd69add087d56**<br>
* After entering the contract address of BUSD token, the other details will be automatically filled and it will look like this:

![](/files/mN6y9WZrUDRNzl2wEL1D)

* Click **“Add Custom Token”** and proceed
* Click on **“Import tokens”** to complete BUSD token adding

![](/files/kW5ezCWFfEeGemH9H3VV)

{% hint style="success" %}
Done! You have successfully completed the setup of your Metamask extension on your desktop.
{% endhint %}

### How to copy your wallet address

* &#x20;In your Metamask extension click on **copy icon** **under wallet name**

![](/files/ah1ClDi51TtjgUJvSOBV)

* Your wallet address will be automatically copied to your clipboard.<br>

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[Registration Forsage BUSD](/forsage-knowledge-base/guides/registration-forsage-busd.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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