If you feel unsafe about your wallet password, and thinking about changing Metamask password. In this article, we will show you how to change Metamask passwords easily on both PC and mobile.
How to change Metamask passwords?
Every time you access your MetaMask wallet, you need to enter your password first. Remember, MetaMask is a non-custodial cryptocurrency and token wallet. In other words, you are the sole custodian of your assets. No data about your MetaMask wallet, such as your password, username, or email address, is stored in MetaMask's database.
To change your MetaMask password, you need to open the MetaMask extension and import your wallet with your Secret Recovery Phrase. By importing your wallet with your secret recovery phrase, you can enter a new password.
Here is how to change Metamask password for the PC:
- If your wallet is currently unlocked, lock it, click the account icon in the upper right corner to open the drop-down menu, select Lock in the account drop-down menu
- Once in the unlock view, click Forgot Password
- Enter your 12-word secret recovery phrase in the text box. Make sure to insert each word in the correct order, and all lowercase
- Enter your new password
- Re-enter your password to confirm it was written correctly
- Click to restore
Here is how to change Metamask password for Mobile:
- If your wallet is currently unlocked, lock the app, click the sidebar menu and select Lock at the bottom of the sidebar menu
- Once in the unlock view, click Reset Wallet
- You will see the message: "Are you sure you want to wipe your wallet?" Click "I understand, continue"
- Enter delete my wallet
- After confirming, you will see the Sync with MetaMask extension
- Alternatively, you can hit import with the secret recovery phrase
Conclusion
Now you have learned how to change Metamask passwords on both PC and Mobile. When you change your MetaMask password, be sure to write down your new password in a safe place. Remember, you need to know your secret recovery phrase to change or reset your MetaMask password.
