How to lock MetaMask securely
- Extension
- Mobile
Click the three vertical dots in the top right of your MetaMask, and then select 'Lock MetaMask' from the dropdown menu:
You can also set an auto-lock, which you can find in Settings > Advanced:
Here you can set a timer in minutes after which the MetaMask will be locked:
You can also add an extra layer of security by adding a hardware wallet. Refer to this article on hardware wallet integration.
To manually lock the app, tap the gear icon in the tab to access settings, and then scroll to the bottom. Tapping 'Lock' will prompt a confirmation message:
You can also add an extra layer of security by adding a hardware wallet. Refer to this article on hardware wallet integration.