The rapidly growing crypto world has also caught the attention of hackers who are constantly seeking new ways to exploit unsuspecting people, including MetaMask users. It’s essential to enhance your wallet’s security to stay one step ahead of these cybercriminals.

Locker is an ideal tool for securely backing up your crypto wallets, ensuring that you can easily recover them in case of any mishaps. With its industry-leading encryption and security features, your crypto assets can be safely stored and accessible only to you.

Continue reading to discover how to defend your valuable investments from the clutches of malicious actors with Locker.

How to Protect MetaMask Account With Locker

1. Back Up Your Seed Phrase

Keep in mind that MetaMask is a self-custody wallet. The only party responsible for the security of your digital holdings is you and only you.

This responsibility is mainly about the seed phrase – a critical component of your MetaMask wallet. It safeguards and allows only you, the owner, to access and manage your digital assets. Losing this key could result in the permanent loss of your cryptocurrencies.

To back your seed phrase with Locker:

  1. First, open the crypto backups feature on your Locker app or web interface:
  • On the mobile app: click the plus icon on the Home tab > Crypto Backups.
Adding new items in Locker mobile app
  • On the web vault: click Add new on the All page > Crypto Backup.
Adding new items in Locker web vault
  1. Open MetaMask. Select Settings on the left panel > Security & Privacy.
Settings page in Metamask
  1. Select Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase.
Security and privacy settings in Metamask
  1. Select Get started.
Instructions for revealing the seed phrase in Metamask
  1. Select Can’t help you in the first question, then select Continue.
The first question before getting the seed phrase
  1. Select You’re being scammed in the second question, then select Continue.
The second question before getting the seed phrase
  1. Enter your password and select Next.
Entering password to get the seed phrase
  1. Hold the blue bar for a few seconds.
Metamask asking the user to press and hold a button to reveal the seed phrase
  1. Copy the words MetaMask displays.
Metamask displaying the seed phrase
  1. The seed phrase of your wallet is now in the clipboard. Paste it into the Seed phrase field in Locker.
Adding the seed phrase to Locker
  1. Enter other details like name, wallet app, or network of your wallet. Finally, choose Add or Save to save your wallet backup into Locker.
Saving Metamask data into Locker

2. Create and Use A Strong Password

A strong password is essential for protecting your assets linked with MetaMask. This wallet uses this authentication method to verify you in many situations. Failing to use a strong password or forgetting it could leave your wallet vulnerable to unauthorized access and potential losses.

Locker not only helps you create robust, unique passwords for your wallets but also securely stores them for hassle-free management. With its password generator and management features, you can ensure that your wallet’s password is both secure and easily accessible when needed.

To create and use a strong password with Locker:

  1. Open MetaMask. Select Settings on the left panel > Security & Privacy.
Settings page in Metamask
  1. Select Change password.
The change password option in Metamask
  1. Enter your current password and select CONFIRM.
Entering password to confirm before changing password
  1. On the next screen, MetaMask will ask for a new password.
The change password page in MetaMask
  1. Now, open the web vault of Locker. If you have created a backup for this wallet in Locker. Select it on your vault > Edit. If this isn’t the case, open the crypto backups feature first by clicking Add new on the All page > Crypto Backup.
Adding new items in Locker web vault
  1. Select Generate random password to open the password generator.
Generating passwords in Locker
  1. Select Copy Password to copy the password Locker just generated to your device’s clipboard.
The password generator in Locker
  1. Go back to MetaMask and paste this password into two fields > Reset password.
Setting the new password for MetaMask
  1. Switch to Locker and select Use Password. Enter other details like name, wallet app, or network of your wallet. Finally, choose Add or Update to save your wallet backup into Locker.
Protect MetaMask account by saving its backup to Locker

Wrapping Up

Putting more security measures around the MetaMask wallet is a wise decision for any cryptocurrency enthusiast.

Don’t leave your wallet’s security to chance. Download Locker today and take the reins of your wallet’s protection. With Locker by your side, you can confidently navigate the cryptocurrency landscape and secure your digital future.