How to update the MetaMask extension version on Chrome and Firefox?

To use the features and services offered by MetaMask, many people choose to use its extension version on their devices rather than using the MetaMask mobile app. If you are using the MetaMask extension on your device, you need to make sure that you are using its latest version because recent updates of any platform are released with so many additional features, bug fixes, and so on. So, to be sure that you don’t miss the chance of installing the updates because you do not know the process, we are here to help you with the same.

Today, through this blog post, I am going to guide you on how you can update the MetaMask extension to its latest version on your Chrome as well as Firefox web browser. So, without further ado, let us jump straight away into the process and make sure that everything with this extension is working just fine.

Automatically update the MetaMask extension

For your information, I would like to tell you that the MetaMask extension updates automatically as and when you lock and unlock the MetaMask extension. On the flip side, you need to ensure that you know how to lock and unlock your wallet. To do so:

1. You first need to get back into your wallet account on MetaMask

2. After this, select the blockie or jazz icon present in the upper-right corner

3. Thereafter, you can select the “Lock” icon which is present on the options menu

4. This will lock your wallet and then you need to enter your password > select “Unlock”

5. Once you are done with this, your extension would get updated automatically.

Manually update the MetaMask extension on Chrome

If you are using MetaMask on your Chrome web browser and you wish to get its update installed, here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Open the Chrome web browser on your PC

2. Now, spot and right-click on the MetaMask icon present in the toolbar

3. Hit the “Manage extension” option

4. Now, a descriptive page will open with information about MetaMask

5. Then, flick the toggle which is given at the top

6. Further, you can choose the “Update” button in the “Developers mode”

This will update the MetaMask extension on your Chrome browser.

Steps to update MetaMask on Firefox

1. Open the Firefox web browser on your system

2. Next, you can navigate to the “Extensions” section

3. Click on the “Settings” icon for the MetaMask extension

4. Further, select the “Check for Updates” option

5. Now, follow the prompts for manually installing the update

Conclusion:

In today’s post, we have talked about how beneficial it is to install the latest version updates of MetaMask. The article above covered all the essential details that you need to know about installing this update manually or automatically. In case you are not able to figure out what to do, take help from the official website of MetaMask, and don’t forget to bookmark this post.