How to Change Metamask Password
When you create a new account on MetaMask, it’s imperative to select a new password that you can use to log in to your wallet.
But we are all humans, and we can forget our password from time to time.
If you are trying to recover the password on your online accounts, then you know that this process changes depending on the pages or platforms you are trying to access.
In the case of MetaMask, there’s something you can do if you forget your current password.
Nonetheless, you cannot by any means lose or forget the secret recovery phrase of your current wallet.
So, first, let’s confirm that you have your secret recovery phrase at hand.
Then, let’s change password on MetaMask once and for all!
Read this blog post on our website to learn more about:
- How to change MetaMask password;
- Things you need to know before you reset wallet new password on MetaMask;
- Step-by-step guidance for resetting your MetaMask password using secret recovery phrase.
Reset Password on Your MetaMask Wallet
When you confirm and accept MetaMask’s terms and services, you understand that you are opening a non-custodial wallet account where only you can access your funds.
This means that the MetaMask password, username, email ID, data, and, of course, private key, belong entirely to each user.
Note that this standardized security measure is implemented in other sites as well, so users might as well be used to it.
It’s all linked to your secret recovery phrase, which basically means that if you forgot or didn’t have your secret recovery phrase, you won’t be able to unlock your wallet - as simple as that.
Read Also: Although it’s obvious that MetaMask works in a secure, non-custodial and decentralized environment, you can still Withdraw Money from MetaMask by sending the funds to outside centralized exchange accounts.
Learn how to do this by clicking the previously mentioned link on our site.
You Can Only Change Your Password Using Secret Recovery Phrase
That’s right - you need your MetaMask Seed Phrase whether you use the browser extension or the mobile version of the app.
What’s more, in order to reset your password, you basically need to import using secret recovery phrase all over again.
Thus, your wallets must be opened if you want to set up a new password.
In case your MetaMask Wallet is locked, and you can’t open your account because you don’t have your secret recovery phrase stored somewhere, you better say goodbye to it.
It’s impossible to recover accounts’ seed phrase on your MetaMask wallet, which also makes it impossible to change MetaMask password without having the possibility of processing imported accounts through the secret recovery phrase.
How to Change MetaMask Password
So, you need two things in order to get your password successfully changed on MetaMask:
- Your account’s secret recovery phrase;
- Your wallet must be opened on the MetaMask browser extension or mobile app.
If you have these two things, then we can do it - let’s get to it right away.
Pro Tip: There’s also the possibility to Import Trust Wallet to MetaMask using your Trust Wallet secret recovery phrase as well.
The platform will ask you to confirm and restore your assets by using the importing feature through a process that we have fully detailed on our website.
Step 1: Open Your MetaMask Account (MetaMask Extension or MetaMask Mobile App)
Firstly, open your MetaMask wallet account as you usually do.
You need to log in via the MetaMask extension or the app - it works either way.
In the main login view, you need to tap on your account icon at the upper right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Select “Import Using Secret Recovery Phrase”
After tapping your icon on the login view at the top right corner of the app or MetaMask extension screen, a dropdown menu will open.
In mobile versions, MetaMask recommends users to log out from the sidebar menu and then log back into the login tab.
Now, you can proceed in the same settings sidebar menu as stated here.
It’s imperative to select “Lock.” Then, while you are still in settings, tap or click on “Import Using Secret Recovery Phrase.”
Step 3: Enter Your 12-Word Seed Phrase
You need to enter your secret recovery phrase in the correct order so you can import your wallet again and change your password on MetaMask browser or mobile app.
We cannot stress this enough - you won’t be able to restore or change your password without this phrase.
What’s more, you are about to restore or reset your wallet in its entirety - that’s the only way to change your MetaMask password.
Step 4: Click or Tap on “Restore”
You are about to reset your password and import it back with the phrase. Confirm your decision, and set up a new password.
Please, make sure that you are writing your new MetaMask password correctly.
And store it somewhere! Try not to lose your new password again.
Can MetaMask Support Team Help You Reset Wallet Passwords?
No. Your MetaMask password resides locally on your device, as well as your seed phrase.
This makes it impossible for MetaMask to set up a new password for you.
Thus, there’s no way around it - they can’t unlock your profile due to security reasons.
That’s how you change your password! If you follow this guide correctly, you’ll be able to set up a strong password in no time.
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How To Change Metamask Password FAQ
Is MetaMask Secret Recovery Phrase Safer than Trust Wallet’s?
It depends - they work similarly.
We have written a MetaMask vs. Trust Wallet guide that you can check out to make a good decision.
Nonetheless, some holders just prefer to use a hardware wallet instead - it’s up to you.
What Happens if You Change Password Using the Wrong Secret Recovery Phrase?
Since the private key of your assets and crypto are linked to your token wallet secret recovery phrase, you might end up losing them from MetaMask app permanently.
That’s why you need to be extra careful the moment you decide to reset your password on your wallets.
Steve specializes in cryptocurrency and finance. As a born researcher, he won’t leave any stone unturned when it comes to topics he covers.