One of the most common points of confusion is the . What exactly does it do? How is it different from your Secret Recovery Phrase? And what happens if you forget it?
| Do | Don't | |----|-------| | Use a strong, unique password (12+ characters, mix of letters, numbers, symbols) | Reuse passwords from other websites or apps | | Store your password in a trusted password manager | Write it in unsecured notes or share it | | Enable biometric unlock on mobile for convenience | Forget your recovery seed phrase (it is more important than the password) | | Lock MetaMask manually when away from your device | Assume the password alone protects your funds from device theft |
MetaMask Wallet Login Password Report This report summarizes how the MetaMask password
Changing your MetaMask password does not stop a hacker who already has your seed phrase. Only moving funds to a brand-new wallet works.
To log in to a , you primarily use a local password that you created during the initial setup on that specific device. If you forget this password or need to access your wallet on a new device, you must use your Secret Recovery Phrase (SRP) to restore access; MetaMask cannot reset your password for you as it is a non-custodial wallet. How MetaMask Login and Passwords Work