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# Downloading and Installing

## Downloading MetaMask on Desktop

### Step 1: Proceed to [**https://MetaMask.io**](https://MetaMask.io) and select "Download"

![](/files/-MgOcjhmh4GYP1DXYER6)

### Step 2: Select the platform you are installing MetaMask onto and select "Install MetaMask for..."

![](/files/-MgOcvuLFznAs2ipv71_)

### Step 3: If installing to Brave or Firefox, just add the extension

![](/files/-MgOd3ljJ_rXJjbPaeRh)

### Step 4: Click on the Jigsaw piece. That is your extensions menu. Select the pin to pin the MetaMask extension to your address bar area for easy access in future.

![](/files/-MgOdDBNPECJBYIGIiwr)

Congratulations! You have now downloaded and installed MetaMask!