In a decentralized web, you always need a crypto wallet to connect with dApps.
MetaMask is one of the most popular crypto wallets available. It is known for its ease of use and privacy.
MetaMask acts as a gateway to exploring Ethereum-based blockchain applications.
To use any dApps, such as Uniswap, Aave, 1inch, OpenSea, etc., you need to establish a connection with a crypto wallet like MetaMask.
Once you have established a connection, you can lend, borrow, or swap tokens based on the function of that particular dApp.
Disconnecting MetaMask from dApps holds the same importance as like connecting them.
However, most of the users fail to disconnect their MetaMask wallet from the dApps since it is not a straightforward task as most of the dApp website does not have the Disconnect button.
Connecting to a dApp only allows that website to see your MetaMask wallet address and balance, and send transaction approval requests. There is no other blockchain interaction possible without your permission.
However, it is safe to disconnect MetaMask from scam websites since some smart contracts used by dApps have full control over your MetaMask wallet with no authoritative action needed from your side.
To view and disconnect Connected Sites on MetaMask, you need to click the three vertical dots.
Then, click on “Connected Sites”.
Lastly, click on “Disconnect”.
- Steps to View and Disconnect Connected Sites on MetaMask
- Steps to View and Disconnect Connected Sites on MetaMask Mobile Application
Steps to View and Disconnect Connected Sites on MetaMask
1. Launch MetaMask
Open the MetaMask wallet extesion.
Enter the password to unlock it.
2. Click Connected Sites
After getting into the MetaMask wallet, you will be able to see your account balance and asset details.
Just above the account balance, in the right corner, you will be able to see three vertical dots.
Click on it.
Now, you could see View Account in Explorer, Expand view, Account details, and Connected sites.
Click on Connected sites.
3. Click Disconnect
After clicking on Connected sites, MetaMask displays the sites that are connected to your MetaMask account.
Now, you can click on Disconnect which is located beside the website address.
This is how you can remove or disconnect the connected sites on your MetaMask wallet.
Steps to View and Disconnect Connected Sites on MetaMask Mobile Application
1. Launch MetaMask Mobile Application
Open the MetaMask mobile application.
Enter the password to unlock it.
2. Go to Settings
After getting into the MetaMask mobile application, you will land on the dashboard.
There you will be able to see three parallel lines at the top left corner of the application.
Just tap on it.
Now, navigate to Settings and tap on it.
3. Clear Privacy Data
After tapping on Settings, you will get to see multiple options.
Here, you need to tap on Security & Privacy.
Then, scroll down to reach the Privacy section.
Now, tap on Clear privacy data.
Upon tapping on Clear privacy data, a pop-up will appear.
Here, you need to tap on Clear.
Clearing privacy data will result in revoking access given to all websites to view your account information.
Conclusion
Disconnecting MetaMask from dApps is not a straightforward task. However, following the steps given in this article will provide an easy solution.
Disconnecting MetaMask from any dApp website is revoking the permission that has been given during the wallet connection process.
Disconnecting MetaMask is very essential if you are not sure about the authenticity of the website.
Once you are done with the website that you have established the connection, always ensure to disconnect your MetaMask wallet.
Make sure to switch accounts and then perform disconnect if you have multiple accounts.
To switch between your MetaMask accounts, you need to click on the Profile icon at the top right corner and select the account that you want to disconnect from dApps.
Then, click on the Profile icon again and click “Lock”.
Make sure you know your password and secret recovery phrase before locking your wallet.
FAQs
1. How to disconnect MetaMask from Uniswap?
Disconnecting MetaMask from Uniswap is not a straightforward task since Uniswap does not have a Disconnect button on its website.
To disconnect MetaMask from Uniswap, you need to click on the three parallel lines in the MetaMask wallet extension. Then, click on “Connected sites”. Lastly, click Disconnect.