# MetaMask Desktop Setup ### **Download Metamask Extension** * Open a new tab, type ![](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.
![ ](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:
![](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”**.
![](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”**.
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mQ2AchiN_wJEhjodS5ylLg5RlZ3_EMxxZk4H48arEL6mufHtSoZYAmHIYXfQlBn8xtyFZ_N8_lP3dJhRuBQMYXnz4_TuN-2nBGVlnAPZhjculyJrSSsJ0tYIJkWZl-O1Lbz5_-FkSOmbkXVsrzmxJME) * Create a **new wallet password** (8 characters minimum), then confirm it. * 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. **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.\ \
![](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 **New RPC URL**: **Chain ID**: 56 **Symbol**: BNB\ \ **Block Explorer URL**: * Click **"Save"** icon
![ ](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/fx4XBIjJRe0pbIzuWnELQV738b37dxArwM0BQSHnsCtRFb40W_37b7dYQl8LsPLWqbtUjLrXnrJ5bO6l19uLNAR4_7wz7oE0GcXbOD1nMK3Ou2rlH55hqGjVeT0kRc3DJjrRJsyzVS67wvB9FnjTt9M) ![](https://4115844921-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqPBDQnythKQ15N2Hil40%2Fuploads%2FJYD3fSwp7fITS2K3SEHE%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=17432525-29bd-43c5-be12-40daf218b02e) {% hint style="success" %} You have successfully configured **Smart Chain** network in Metamask extension. 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. ![](https://4115844921-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqPBDQnythKQ15N2Hil40%2Fuploads%2FzGwK8iwmYDygAuIMMKAJ%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=f46862aa-354f-4e49-ae61-19faa70a38e1) * Copy address of **BUSD token** smart contract in Binance Smart Chain:\ \ **0xe9e7cea3dedca5984780bafc599bd69add087d56**
* After entering the contract address of BUSD token, the other details will be automatically filled and it will look like this: ![](https://4115844921-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqPBDQnythKQ15N2Hil40%2Fuploads%2FKNbT5hzwSiuS6VW6tGkJ%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=8d6900a2-d5b4-4b60-a740-518fd6d39871) * Click **“Add Custom Token”** and proceed * Click on **“Import tokens”** to complete BUSD token adding ![](https://4115844921-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqPBDQnythKQ15N2Hil40%2Fuploads%2FLV5AcBmdPGW38TRuahw7%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=b9a69b2b-4635-44c9-b035-9c628acab6e8) {% hint style="success" %} Done! You have successfully completed the setup of your Metamask extension on your desktop. {% endhint %} ### How to copy your wallet address * In your Metamask extension click on **copy icon** **under wallet name** ![](https://4115844921-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqPBDQnythKQ15N2Hil40%2Fuploads%2F8OPtYh6KSDAUUnLDK7Ke%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=e63e9f28-85b4-4ba5-b2a7-a2f9eb277fd2) * Your wallet address will be automatically copied to your clipboard.
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