Recovering a MetaMask wallet means restoring access using a Secret Recovery Phrase (SRP), password, or vault data — MetaMask verifies identity through cryptographic keys, not centralized storage.
It is fully self-custodial — no server stores your credentials, so no third party can recover your wallet for you.
| Credential | Function | Scope | Recovery Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRP | Generates all accounts | Full wallet | Primary recovery |
| Password | Encrypts the vault | Local device | Secondary access |
| Private Key | Controls one account | Single account | Import-only |
| What You Still Have | Recovery Method | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Secret Recovery Phrase | Restore with SRP | Easy |
| SRP + forgot password | Reset password with SRP | Easy |
| Password only, still installed | Vault Decryptor | Moderate (~30 min) |
| Google/Apple login + password | Social login recovery | Easy |
| Neither SRP nor password | Not recoverable | — |
This is the standard recovery path — works even if the original device is gone or the extension was deleted.
From the official site, on a new device or fresh install.
Choose “Import using Secret Recovery Phrase.”
In the correct order, all lowercase, one space between words.
Your first account restores automatically.
Imported Accounts Need Manual Re-AddingAccounts added from a private key, JSON file, or hardware wallet are not derived from your SRP — have those private keys ready before you start.
Use this if you don’t have your SRP written down, you do know your password, and MetaMask is (or was recently) installed on a desktop browser. This method does not work reliably on Android.
Right-click → Inspect → Application tab → Local Storage → the extension entry.
Look for the key labeled “data.”
Enter your MetaMask password and click “Decrypt.”
Store it securely offline, then use it to restore your wallet.
Install MetaMask, select “Import using Secret Recovery Phrase,” and follow the standard restore steps. If you originally used Google or Apple login, sign in with the same account plus your password to auto-restore accounts — except hardware wallets, which always need manual reconnection.
MetaMask Support Never Asks for Your SRPNot in a support ticket, a Telegram group, a Discord DM, or on any site claiming to be a recovery service. Anyone who asks intends to drain your wallet.
No tool, service, or person can access your funds without your SRP — if a site claims otherwise, it is a scam. Always verify you’re on the official metamask.io domain.
Only if MetaMask is still installed on your original device and you know your password — in that case, the Vault Decryptor can extract your SRP from the local encrypted vault.
No. MetaMask is self-custodial — your SRP is generated locally and never stored by MetaMask, so recovery is entirely your responsibility.
Click “Forgot password” on the lock screen, enter your SRP, and create a new password. Your accounts will be restored.
An open-source browser-based tool that decrypts the locally stored encrypted vault using your password to reveal your Secret Recovery Phrase.
