Topic: is metamask private key impotant (Read 368 times)
That's why Metal Mask is convenient but also harmful as you can lose your key easily or your key is hacked to anything related to your browser. Shouldn't let the convenient make you think less need to secure your wallet and key.
I have lost my Metamask private key.I searched a lot but couldn't find my private key.So anyone say something how it's possible restore my metamask private key.I have no experience about this.I think privatekey is an most important thing to recover wallet.Right now i understand every single thing in the wallet becomes very important.I suffered a lot because of my mistake.So private keys should be stored for everyone.
I'm sorry to hear about this. If you mistakenly deleted your private key where you wrote it down or lost it, you can recover it if you still have access to your wallet. You can do this by exporting your private key. And I think it depends on the wallet, if it supports the exporting option/feature.
Personally I would say not to use metamask, only if you don't have other options
i was reviewing my details for metamask
i noticed i have metamask seed phrase but not private key
so is private key important , what is it used for
i can recover my account with seed phrase so why private key
also how can i get key back , i am sure there would be some way
i noticed i have metamask seed phrase but not private key
so is private key important , what is it used for
i can recover my account with seed phrase so why private key
also how can i get key back , i am sure there would be some way
The seed is to generate pairs of private keys and associated addresses. One seed can generate an infinite number of addresses and each one of these addresses has its own unique private key. You can restore all of them if you want but as you have the seed then you are good to go.
Yes it's possible to import the private key for each address in your metamask.
each key is very important because it is the access to open the matemask wallet and if we lose it then there is nothing we can do except regret so we must be careful in storing it
every mistake is the scariest thing for all digital wallets because as a result we will lose everything
every mistake is the scariest thing for all digital wallets because as a result we will lose everything
I have lost my Metamask private key.I searched a lot but couldn't find my private key.So anyone say something how it's possible restore my metamask private key.I have no experience about this.I think privatekey is an most important thing to recover wallet.Right now i understand every single thing in the wallet becomes very important.I suffered a lot because of my mistake.So private keys should be stored for everyone.
That is really a costly mistake because it is mostly do talks about human error on why some people do really lost up their assets just because they havent able to save up their private keys which come to thinkthat whenever you do create a new metamask then it do really show up some caution about saving up your keys because this is the most important thing for a wallet.
You couldn't really be having no access once you have lost this one no matter what you do and thats why how its important on saving it up.
I have lost my Metamask private key.I searched a lot but couldn't find my private key.So anyone say something how it's possible restore my metamask private key.I have no experience about this.I think privatekey is an most important thing to recover wallet.Right now i understand every single thing in the wallet becomes very important.I suffered a lot because of my mistake.So private keys should be stored for everyone.
it's very important to back up the private key, and save it, the key mnemonics will be overwhelmed later, for further access, it's better to use the private key, sometimes application errors, can do other vi metamask, and can import accounts via private key easily.
I've also experienced it, it doesn't save mnemonics, I searched further in the application, and I found it in the settings section, then I saved it, you can find it, don't hesitate about it, keep your wallet data safe and well, if necessary, print it on paper, but you should create another wallet in myetherwallet, then you import it into metamask with a private key.
Privatekey is an important thing to recover your wallet in the single mode of address, seed phrase was also an important thing to recover whole of your ethereum address that already contained in the seed phrase. both are different. Privatekey will make you able to recover specifically to the single wallet that you have used it to store your money instead of phase phrase that let you to recover but the address may change when you are entering your seed to the another wallet address like metamask. Seed was enough to recover your wallet. You didn't need private key.
Of course, private key of Metamask wallet is important. This will further strengthen the security of your wallet.
also how can i get key back , i am sure there would be some way
You have already received many suggestions in this regard. I'd like to add a little more. If you are an Android mobile phone user, first click on 'Setting' - then 'Security & Privacy' - then click on 'Show Private key'. Now you can see private key of your Metamask wallet. so is private key important , what is it used for
A private key is a secret key that is used to encrypt and decrypt data on a blockchain. The private key that the user uses to access the stored cryptocurrency.
Always keep this secret key secret. Otherwise, there is a possibility that someone else can steal your crypto coins.
Private keys are useful for several reasons. One of them is used in various crypto trading platforms for transaction purposes.
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so is private key important , what is it used for
You don't need Private key on Metamask but only the seed phrase is wanted you have to keep it safe for future use only and must not be released to any one else, not even your best friends and if reveal to others your funds might get stolen from you. possibly you could it printed and store in a safer place. 
I will advise you to jut down your seed phrase in order to have access to your wallet and also can import it in another metamask account downloaded either in phone or desktop. Those phrase are the only keys to accessed your account. Now looking of Private keys, you can create MEW and also important the private to a metamask account and both wallet could be controlled by you.
i was reviewing my details for metamask
i noticed i have metamask seed phrase but not private key
so is private key important , what is it used for
i can recover my account with seed phrase so why private key
also how can i get key back , i am sure there would be some way
every wallet has different keys such as private key, public keys and seed phrase. and yes in metamask you need a seed phrases not a private key or whatsoever wherein, in order to have an access on your wallet, so for short if you don't have such back up surely your money will be totally lost and there's no way you can recover it.. i noticed i have metamask seed phrase but not private key
so is private key important , what is it used for
i can recover my account with seed phrase so why private key
also how can i get key back , i am sure there would be some way
So always remember to create some back up!
It would be better to leave this thread open to give other members the chance to add some information or correct some misconceptions such as this one:~
Look like the one who actually understood it, is the OP instead of some post above.Literally, all those incorrect information are already being addressed on the link I have referenced.
Private keys
While a Secret Recovery Phrase is used to back up your entire MetaMask Wallet, including all accounts created in that wallet, each account has its own private key.
~12 words in a seed phrase. Some ~ use 24-word phrases. Each one of these words corresponds to a series of numbers, and when placed in a specific order, represent a much more user-friendly way to remember a very, very long number.
While a Secret Recovery Phrase is used to back up your entire MetaMask Wallet, including all accounts created in that wallet, each account has its own private key.
~12 words in a seed phrase. Some ~ use 24-word phrases. Each one of these words corresponds to a series of numbers, and when placed in a specific order, represent a much more user-friendly way to remember a very, very long number.
@Ludmilla_rose1995 @stomachgrowls, I recommend try to comprehend the basic information that is being referenced. Even if you mean to (wrongly)simplify, it wouldn't do too much help to the newcomer. There is a reason why Metamask also addressing about the subjects.
Since everything was clear then it would be good if you do lock up this thread to prevent further replies which had already been answered.
It would be better to leave this thread open to give other members the chance to add some information or correct some misconceptions such as this one:it's easier to open a wallet account with a private key than a phrase seed or anything else.
You can't open a wallet account (recover a wallet) with a private key. Importing a private key will give you access only to its corresponding address. To recover the whole wallet you will either need the seed or the wallet file. hero member
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Private key is very important not only for meta-mask but also for all wallets. It must be kept in a safe place. And many have told you how to save your private key from meta-mask.
thank understood it
Since everything was clear then it would be good if you do lock up this thread to prevent further replies which had already been answered.Private keys = Seed phrase
This is why its important that you should keep this information out of others awareness or keep it on secret.Just imagine that this is the only key
that would access on your own wallet and if someone do knows about it then they do already have the access also.
Metamask private key or private key of any wallet is very important, keep it safe. it's easier to open a wallet account with a private key than a phrase seed or anything else.
also how can i get key back , i am sure there would be some way
Like other said metamask have export function. Also you can use other wallet to recover it like imtoken, simply login your seed phrase there and derived a private key. Easy as that. Also make sure you remember the password you input on both wallet, or else if you forgot you needed to do another import process. 
Now that you've taken the answer of how important private key and seed phrases are.
Just an additional guide that you may like. The thing that you have to think about is on how to keep the seed phrases that you have, never store it on any cloud storage like emails, dropbox, etc.
You write it on and save it somewhere that no one will know.
Just an additional guide that you may like. The thing that you have to think about is on how to keep the seed phrases that you have, never store it on any cloud storage like emails, dropbox, etc.
You write it on and save it somewhere that no one will know.
thank understood it
It is easy to export private key. If your wallet is already logged on your metamusk. First open your metamusk and login by your Password and then click wallet icon then click 3 dot icon atlast click export private key. That's it.
If you Don't understand yet then read that Article carefully which article already posted vv181
If you Don't understand yet then read that Article carefully which article already posted vv181
No, you have the private key.
In simple terms, your private keys are derived from the seed phrase, thus it makes you easier to back up your wallet. If you want to see your private key of your Metamask accounts, open Metamask, click the 3 dots vertical icon and click Account details, there you can export your private keys.
I suggest you read User Guide: Secret Recovery Phrase, password, and private keys article to get a better explanation to be able to get a better grasp about the differences between seed phrase and private key.
In simple terms, your private keys are derived from the seed phrase, thus it makes you easier to back up your wallet. If you want to see your private key of your Metamask accounts, open Metamask, click the 3 dots vertical icon and click Account details, there you can export your private keys.
I suggest you read User Guide: Secret Recovery Phrase, password, and private keys article to get a better explanation to be able to get a better grasp about the differences between seed phrase and private key.
i was reviewing my details for metamask
i noticed i have metamask seed phrase but not private key
so is private key important , what is it used for
i can recover my account with seed phrase so why private key
also how can i get key back , i am sure there would be some way
i noticed i have metamask seed phrase but not private key
so is private key important , what is it used for
i can recover my account with seed phrase so why private key
also how can i get key back , i am sure there would be some way
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