Accidentally deleted my wallet | MetaMask Help Center 🦊♥️ (2024)
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Firstly: it is impossible to delete the accounts in your wallet. Once they are created, they exist on the blockchain forever. See here.
However, it is possible to delete the MetaMask extension in your browser, or remove the mobile app. If you do this, you'll need to redownload it, and then follow one of these two options:
If you don't have your Secret Recovery Phrase, you may be able to retrieve it if you still have access to the device on which you were using MetaMask. See here.
If you do this, you'll need to redownload it, and then follow one of these two options: Restore your wallet using the Secret Recovery Phrase. If you don't have your Secret Recovery Phrase, you may be able to retrieve it if you still have access to the device on which you were using MetaMask.
If you no longer want to use MetaMask, simply uninstall. As we don't store any user data whatsoever, there is no account to delete; your ETH addresses are permanent on the blockchain and can simply be forgotten or abandoned if you like.
If you have lost access to your MetaMask wallet key, there are a few steps you can take to try to regain access: 1. Use the seed phrase: When you first set up your MetaMask wallet, you were given a seed phrase (also known as a recovery phrase) consisting of 12 or 24 words.
However, if you lose access to your keys or cannot unlock your Metamask wallet with your password, you can still recover your Metamask wallet and its seed recovery phrase. Meanwhile, this process only works if you do not back your seed recovery phrase, but you know your password.
Withdrawing from your MetaMask account to a bank is straightforward and user-friendly. You can either transfer your crypto to an exchange and cash out or use MetaMask's own sell feature for direct fiat conversion. Both methods offer flexibility and ease, catering to diverse user needs in managing their crypto assets.
If you forgot to write down your backup phrase you can always access it within the wallet. You just need to enter the wallet with your password. Then go to the Settings tab and find Private Keys. View your phrase and save it in a safe place.
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