How to Connect MetaMask to OpenSea – DC
opensea is the largest decentralized nft marketplace.
To access opensea, you need a cryptocurrency wallet.
opensea supports several wallets. but metamask is the most popular.
To connect metamask to opensea, you must first install the metamask wallet.
then go to the opensea nft marketplace and click on the wallet icon.
choose metamask. your metamask wallet extension will open.
select your metamask account.
finally, allow opensea to connect with your metamask wallet by clicking connect.
- steps to connect metamask extension to opensea
- steps to connect metamask mobile app to opensea mobile app
steps to connect metamask extension to opensea
- install metamask
- go to opensea
- click the portfolio icon
- connect metamask
1. install metamask
If you have already installed the metamask wallet, you can skip this step.
First, you need to download the metamask wallet.
metamask is available as an extension for chrome, firefox, brave and edge.
also available as a mobile app: android and ios.
after downloading the metamask wallet, you need to create an account.
To create a metamask account, simply follow the instructions on the screen.
The account creation process includes storing a 12-word secret recovery phrase and creating a new password.
if you want, you can refer to this step by step guide: how to create a metamask wallet.
2. go to the open sea
Once you are done with the installation and account creation, you need to go to the opensea website.
3. click on the wallet icon
after visiting opensea, you will see several options on the top bar: explore, stats, resources, create, profile icon and a wallet icon .
click the wallet iconor the profile icon.
4. connect metamask
now you will be able to see a list of opensea compatible wallets.
click metamask wallet.
clicking on the metamask wallet will open it.
type your password and click unlock.
now you need to select your metamask account to connect with opensea. because some people may have multiple accounts.
select the checkbox and click next.
then you need to give opensea permission to view account balance, address, activity and suggest transactions for approval.
then, click connect.
you have connected metamask to opensea.
steps to connect metamask mobile app to opensea mobile app
Please note that you cannot purchase NFTs on the OpenSea mobile app. the opensea mobile app only allows users to browse, share and manage the artworks.
this is because opensea doesn’t want to share commissions with app stores.
- install metamask and opensea mobile app
- start opensea app
- touch profile
- connect metamask
1. install metamask and opensea mobile app
If you have already installed the metamask wallet and opensea applications, you can skip this step.
First, you need to download the metamask wallet.
metamask is available as a mobile app: android and ios.
After downloading the metamask wallet app, you need to create or import an account.
To create a metamask account, simply follow the instructions on the screen.
The account creation process includes storing a 12-word secret recovery phrase and creating a new password.
if you want, you can refer to this step by step guide: how to create a metamask wallet.
To import an account, simply enter the 12-word secret recovery phrase you wrote down during the account creation process and set a new password. that’s all.
to download opensea, android and ios applications.
2. launch application in the open sea
start your opensea application, after downloading it.
then click continue.
3. touch the profile
Now, you will be on the home page.
you have to touch profile.
4. connect metamask
after tapping profile, you can see the list of wallets.
touch metamask.
In case you have multiple accounts, you need to select your metamask account to connect with opensea.
select the checkbox and click next.
or
You must grant opensea permission to view account balance, address, activity and suggest transactions for approval.
then, click connect.
You have connected the metamask mobile app to the opensea app.
conclusion
after establishing the connection, you can mint nfts or buy nfts on the open sea.
check out this step by step guide to minting: how to mint nfts in the open sea using metamask.
check out this step-by-step guide to buying: how to buy nfts.
To find the best crypto wallet for opensea, check out this guide: Best crypto wallet for opensea: to buy and secure your nft.
To contact opensea and collect tickets, please refer to this guide: how to contact opensea and collect support tickets.
You can check whether you have established the connection or not by clicking the profile icon or the wallet icon on the opensea website.
if you can see your wallet address there, you’re connected.
frequently asked questions
1. can’t connect metamask to opensea?
if you can’t connect metmask to opensea,
- go to opensea.
- you need to manually open the metamask extension by clicking the puzzle icon.
- then click the three dots next to account.
- click connected sites.
- finally click manually connect to current site.
now, you should be able to connect metamask to opensea.