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BL and ETH</a>).</p><figure id="c60e"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*zjJAt5NppQ_ioWRKq6a6ww.png"><figcaption>To open MetaMask simply click on the icon in the extension menu</figcaption></figure><p id="b753"><b><i>What’s next?</i></b> Check these frequently asked questions to learn what you can do with MetaMask.</p><h1 id="cf35">Frequently asked questions:</h1><h2 id="7b22">How can I find my wallet address in MetaMask?</h2><p id="615e">To see your publica wallet address in MetaMask, follow these steps:</p><ol><li>Open MetaMask.</li><li>Click on the account name to copy your wallet address to clipboard.</li></ol><figure id="5541"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*BLyxcKt8e5EN5-V-YBGhxg.gif"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="fad9">3. If you want to see details, click the “hamburger menu” button.</p><p id="bf27">4. Click <b>Details</b>.</p><h2 id="0764">How to see tokens I have on my wallet?</h2><p id="616b">By default, MetaMask is displaying only ETH you have on your wallet. If you have other tokens on your wallet (for example, Publica’s PBL tokens), you need too add a token to display this information.</p><p id="9110">To add a token:</p><ol><li>Open MetaMask.</li><li>Click <b>Menu</b>.</li><li>Click Add Token.</li><li>Select “Custom Token”.</li><li>Enter the smart contract address of a token you want to add.</li></ol><blockquote id="ca74"><p>To add the PBL token, enter the following information:</p></blockquote><blockquote id="5489"><p>Contract: 0x55648de19836338549130b1af587f16bea46f66b</p></blockquote><figure id="44f2"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*DmrHOtFqq70YqSq8VHkNVg.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><figure id="15fb"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*9yiBOJ0GK69iHGFCEPoTnw.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><figure id="2c3a"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*GwatxmDHi2GxSPb4GseueA.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="50b7">6. Click <b>Next</b>.</p><p id="d1ba">7. Click <b>Add Tokens</b>.</p><p id="bc2f">That’s it! now you see a new token in the list!</p><figure id="9d77"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*XgTGqQxkco4FFO_TF8D8vQ.gif"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="31cd">You can find a smart contract address for any token by opening <a href="https://etherscan.io">Etherscan</a> and searching for a desired token.</p><figure id="f887"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*Cz7CYej2kuhjoR8A9C2w2A.png"><figcaption>Type in the token’s name in the search box and copy contract address from the “Summary” block</figcaption></figure><h2 id="61ed">How to backup your account?</h2><p id="ee56">If you ever change browsers or move computers or you want to connect your cryptocurrency wallet with an app (for example, if you want <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-to-import-a-wallet-in-publicas-e-reader-app-99b6040b7bcf">to connect your wallet with Publica’s e-reader app</a>) — you will need to enter your secret seed phrase or <b><i>private key</i></b>.</p><p id="a0d0">But what if you don’t have this data? It is possible to reveal your seed phrase. Simply follow these steps:</p><ol><li>Open MetaMask.</li><li>Click on your account’s icon.</li><li>Click <b>Settings</b>.</li><li>Scroll down till “Reveal Seed Words” block and click <b>Reveal Seed Words</b>.</li><li>Enter your password.</li></ol><figure id="5d6c"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*PPJOdGa7jHQa3fctDWFJwQ.gif"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="4ecd"><b>Save your Secret Private Seed Phrase</b> and keep it stored safely on an external hard drive or storage medium.</p><blockquote id="be13"><p>Remember, no one can access you account’s details except you, so make sure to store your 12-word seed phrase or private key in a safe place! If you will lose access to your wallet — you will never be able to access it!</p></blockquote><h2 id="fba9">How can I restore my account using the secret seed phrase?</h2><p id="45a2">To restore your MetaMask account using a Seed Phrase, follow these steps:</p><ol><li>Open MetaMask and click <b>Import using account seed phrase</b>.</li></ol><p id="1979">2. Enter your secret Seed Phrase.</p><p id="2e77">3. Create a new, strong password.</p><p id="41f0">4. Click <b>Restore</b>.</p><figure id="7bac"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*aSiNxAvOioBYD0gJ7frAlw.gif"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="8095">That’s it! You have successfully restored your account and have access to your wallet!</p><h2 id="3986">Where can I see my wallet’s private key?</h2><p id="d1db">I want to connect your wallet with another app or you simply need to know your wallet’s private key, follow these simple steps:</p><ol><li>Open MetaMask.</li><li>Click the “hamburger menu” button.</li><li>Click <b>Details</b>.</li><li>Click <b>Export Private Key</b>.</li><li>Type your password and click <b>Confirm</b>.</li></ol><figure id="1bda"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*IbBaN6lP7XkkAsB4z1-89g.gif"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><blockquote id="e3e3"><p>You will see your wallet’s private key. Never share your private key with anyone!</p></blockquote><h2 id="b10a">How to add another wallet to your MetaMask account?</h2><p id="1052">You can use several Ethereum wallet addresses under your MetaMask installation. To add a new wallet address (new account):</p><ol><li>Open MetaMask.</li><li>Click on your account’s icon.</li><li>Click <b>Create Account</b></li><li>Choose a new name for your account and click <b>Create</b>.</li></ol><figure id="5bb9"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*GLxkAEfZwMNtXKom5kZE3Q.pn
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