So if you clicked on this article then there are two things possible (i) You are interested in crypto space and blockchain tech and just wanted to explore it (ii) You wanted to learn blockchain development. So if you belong to either of the scenarios you are at the right place in this blog we will understand how to set up Metamask quickly and get fake ethers from the faucet.
What is Metamask?
MetaMask is a cryptocurrency wallet that operates as a gateway to blockchain apps. Basically, it is like your physical wallet instead of storing money in your id cards it stores tokens (a cryptocurrency like ether, bitcoin etc), your private key and a public key which are the main thing if you want to interact with the blockchain.
How to install Metamask?
Step-1 ) Go to this link and add the extension to your browser.
This will take some time according to your internet speed and after this new tab will pop up means you have successfully added the extension to your browser.
Step-2 ) Now click on get started.
Step-3 ) Now click on I Agree and then move to the next step.
Step-4 ) Choose the create wallet option if you want to create a new wallet or if you are creating a wallet for the first time.
Step-5 ) Now create a password, remember the password must be strong after this click on the next button.
Step-6 ) This is the important step pay attention! please note down the secret key phrase somewhere because you need it in the next step also keep it safe and never share this with anyone.
Step-7 ) Pick out the word of the keyphrase in the exact order that you have seen previously.
Step-8 ) Congratulation you have successfully created a Metamask account now you can click on all done. A new tab will pop up showing your account balance.
How to enable test network
Testnets provide free cryptocurrency you can use to pay for gas fees. Since this free cryptocurrency has no value, we can't use it in the mainnet. To put it simply, you should test your smart contracts on a testnet before deploying them on the mainnet
Step-1 ) Hover on "Ethereum Mainnet Button" and now click on show/hide testnet
Step-2 ) Enable the option
Now you will see a bunch of testnet
###How to get free test Eth? Step-1 ) Switch to GoerliETH testnet and copy the account address.
Step-2 ) Go to this link and enter the copied account address and then click on send eth button.
Step-3 ) After the transaction is completed, now you can check the account balance (in case if there is no eth try to refresh the page or just wait for some more time)
So you installed the metamask, enabled the testnet and also have testeth now for what you are waiting to start your blockchain development journey.