Import Private Key into MetaMask Wallet

∟Import Private Key into MetaMask Wallet

This section describes how to import the private key of Ethereum account into MetaMask wallet.

If you have the private key of any Ethereum account, you can import it to the MetaMask wallet and gain full access to the account.

1. Click the dropdown icon next to the account name. I see a list of my Ether accounts.

2. Click "Add account" at the end of the list. I see the "Add account" window.

3. Click "Import an account". I see an "Import account" window.

4. Select "Private Key" as the import type, and enter the private key to be imported.

5. Click the "Import" button. I see my account appearing in the wallet.

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Import Private Key into MetaMask Wallet - Updated in 2024, by Herong Yang