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As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, MetaMask is available as a browser extension for desktop browsers, including Google Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Microsoft Edge. To install MetaMask on your PC, you can follow these general steps:

For Google Chrome:

  1. Open your Google Chrome browser.

  2. Visit the Chrome Web Store by entering the following URL in your address bar: Chrome Web Store.

  3. In the search bar, type "MetaMask" and press Enter.

  4. Locate the official MetaMask extension in the search results.

  5. Click on the MetaMask extension to view more details.

  6. Click the "Add to Chrome" button.

  7. A confirmation pop-up will appear. Click "Add Extension" to confirm the installation.

  8. After installation, you should see the MetaMask icon in your Chrome toolbar.

  9. Click on the MetaMask icon to open the extension.

  10. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a new MetaMask wallet or import an existing one.

For Firefox:

  1. Open your Firefox browser.

  2. Visit the Mozilla Add-ons website: Mozilla Add-ons.

  3. In the search bar, type "MetaMask" and press Enter.

  4. Find the official MetaMask extension in the search results.

  5. Click on the MetaMask extension to view more details.

  6. Click the "Add to Firefox" button.

  7. A confirmation pop-up will appear. Click "Add" to confirm the installation.

  8. After installation, you should see the MetaMask icon in your Firefox toolbar.

  9. Click on the MetaMask icon to open the extension.

  10. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a new MetaMask wallet or import an existing one.

For other browsers (Brave, Microsoft Edge, etc.):

  1. Open your respective browser.

  2. Visit the official extension/add-ons store for that browser.

  3. Follow similar steps as mentioned for Chrome or Firefox.

Always ensure that you are downloading the MetaMask extension from official and trusted sources to avoid potential security risks. Additionally, the steps might be subject to change based on updates or changes made to the extension stores by the browser developers or the MetaMask team. If you encounter any issues, you can refer to MetaMask's official documentation or support resources for assistance.

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