Export Private Key and Retire MetaMask

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∟Export Private Key and Retire MetaMask

This section describes how to export the private key of an account from MetaMask and stop using the account.

If you are tired of using the MetaMask wallet, you can export the private key from your MetaMask Account and stop using it. Later you can restore your account in any Ethereum wallet using this private key.

1. On the MetaMask wallet, open the account you want to export the private key.

2. Click "..." icon. I see a popup menu.

3. Select "Account details". I see the account QR code and the address and a "Show private key" button.

4. Click on the "Show private key" button. I see a password window.

5. Enter the password of my MetaMask wallet, and click "Confirm". I see a warning message and a "Hold to reveal Private Key" button.

6. Press and hold the "Hold to reveal Private Key" button until the private key is displayed.

7. Copy the private key to a text file and save the file on a memory stick.

8. Keep the memory stick in a safe place. You can import the private key on any other Ethereum wallet whenever you want to use your account again.

Note that there is no risk of exporting the private key. The only risk is someone else gets a copy of your private key. He/she is able to transfer all the balance from your account to his/her account with your private key.