How to install an Account Management Snap
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Account Management Snaps enable Snap creators to incorporate their own account management solutions directly into MetaMask. This guide walks you through the step-by-step process of installing an Account Management Snap.
New to Account Management Snaps? Check out our explainer on this new category of Snaps.
Installing an Account Management Snap
You can install Account Management Snaps the same way as other Snaps; directly through a dapp that makes use of the Snap, or by using the MetaMask Snaps Directory. Learn more about finding and installing Snaps.
Now that you’ve installed an Account Management Snap, head over to the dapp accompanied with the Snap; from there, you can set up your account, after which it will show up right within your MetaMask interface.
And you’re good to go! Using the new account created by the Snap, you can interact with dapps as you would with any other Ethereum account in MetaMask. Note that since you manage your account through the Snap, you might have to approve any transactions in the dapp accompanying the Snap. You might also have to approve transactions through a companion mobile app.
Account Management Snaps are just one category of Snaps available today. Want to learn more about MetaMask Snaps? Take a look at our Getting started with MetaMask Snaps guide, or find new Snaps to install on the MetaMask Snaps Directory.
Important information
Third-Party Service
You acknowledge that Account Management Snaps are a Third Party Service, as defined in the Consensys Terms of Use. Your use of Third Party Services is governed by separate terms and conditions set forth by the Third Party Service provider. Consensys does not recommend the use of any Snap by any particular person for any particular reason. You access, rely upon or use the Third Party Service at your own risk. Consensys disclaims all responsibility and liability for any losses on account of your use of Third Party Services.
Experimental Beta
Account Management Snaps are released as part of an experimental Beta release. You agree that you will only use one of these Snaps if you understand how it functions and how to use it, and you have fully read and understand all risk warnings and other disclosures made available by the Third Party Service provider relating to use of their Snap. You agree that Consensys is not responsible for any injury that you incur as a result of your use of this Snap.
You will not be able to use your MetaMask Secret Recovery Phrase to recover accounts added through Account Management Snaps. If your account credentials are lost or compromised, MetaMask will not be able to help you. If the Snap or the associated dapp is hacked or ceases to function, you may not be able to access your account and the funds in your account.