In this article, I have explained how I found my MetaMask Secret Recovery Phrase on both the extension and mobile application.
To find your secret recovery phrase on the MetaMask wallet, you need to go to Settings.
Then, click on “Security & Privacy” and click Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase.
Now, you will need to enter your password to view the secret phrase.
Always remember, if you forgot your wallet password and you have not taken a backup of your recovery phrase, you won’t be able to view the MetaMask secret recovery phrase.
If you have forgotten both the password and secret recovery phrase, that is the end of the story.
Always keep your recovery phrase safe and private.
Store your recovery phrase in multiple physical locations that you only can reach.
- Steps to Find Secret Recovery Phrase on MetaMask Extension
- Steps to Find Secret Recovery Phrase on MetaMask Mobile Application (Android & iOS)
Steps to Find Secret Recovery Phrase on MetaMask Wallet
1. Navigate to Settings
Launch the MetaMask wallet extension on Chrome or whatever browser you are comfortable with.
Enter the password and click Unlock.
Now, navigate to Settings.
To go to Settings, you need to click on the profile icon in the upper right corner of your wallet extension.
Click Settings.
2. Click Security & Privacy
After clicking on Settings, you will be able to see multiple options.
Click Security & Privacy.
3. Note the Recovery Phrase
Inside Security & Privacy, you will be able to see “Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase”.
Click on it.
Now, you need to type your current password and click Next.
After clicking Next, you will be able to view your recovery phrase.
You can copy it or download it in CSV format.
Steps to Find Secret Recovery Phrase on MetaMask Mobile Application (Android & iOS)
1. Navigate to Settings
Launch the MetaMask application.
Navigate to Settings.
To go to Settings, you need to tap on the three parallel lines in the upper left corner of your wallet extension.
Tap on Settings.
2. Tap on Security & Privacy
After tapping on Settings, you will be able to see multiple options.
Tap on Security & Privacy.
3. Note the Recovery Phrase
Inside Security & Privacy, you will be able to see “Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase”.
Tap on it.
Now, you need to type your current password and tap Next.
After tapping Next, you need to tap and hold a few seconds to view your recovery phrase.
You can copy it by tapping the copy icon.
Lastly, tap Done.
Conclusion
This is how you can find your MetaMask secret recovery phrase.
Ensure that nobody is looking at your screen while viewing the recovery phrase.
Once you have found your secret phrase, store it somewhere safe.
It is always better to keep your recovery phrases in a physical location than on a digital one.
MetaMask wallet customer support or any other member associated with the MetaMask wallet organization will not ask the recovery phrase. If you encounter someone asking the phrase, that is most likely a scam.
FAQs
1. Can I change my MetaMask Secret Recovery Phrase?
No, you cannot. Upon creating a MetaMask wallet account, the secret recovery phrase will be generated automatically.
Hence, you cannot change or edit it.
2. What is the MetaMask wallet secret recovery phrase?
The MetaMask wallet Secret Recovery Phrase is a 12-word phrase that is used to recover your wallet. The Secret Recovery Phrase is also known as a seed phrase or mnemonic.
Even if you delete or lose your wallet, you can access all of your cryptocurrencies and NFTs associated with that wallet with the Secret Recovery Phrase.
Anyone who has access to your MetaMaskwallet recovery phrase can steal your funds.
Hence, it is important to store your Secret Recovery Phrase somewhere out of reach from others.