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What happens when you disconnect a wallet from Metamask?

avatarPranali PadalkarDec 30, 2021 · 3 years ago3 answers

When you disconnect a wallet from Metamask, what are the consequences and how does it affect your digital assets and transactions?

What happens when you disconnect a wallet from Metamask?

3 answers

  • avatarDec 30, 2021 · 3 years ago
    Disconnecting a wallet from Metamask means that you are removing the connection between your wallet and the Metamask browser extension. This action does not delete your wallet or affect your digital assets directly. However, it does prevent you from accessing your wallet and conducting transactions through Metamask. To regain access, you will need to reconnect your wallet to Metamask by importing it again.
  • avatarDec 30, 2021 · 3 years ago
    When you disconnect a wallet from Metamask, it's like unplugging your digital key from the browser extension. Your wallet and digital assets remain intact, but you won't be able to interact with them through Metamask until you reconnect your wallet. Remember to keep your wallet's recovery phrase or private key safe, as you will need it to import your wallet back into Metamask.
  • avatarDec 30, 2021 · 3 years ago
    Disconnecting a wallet from Metamask is a straightforward process. Simply go to the Metamask extension, click on the account icon, and select 'Disconnect' for the wallet you want to disconnect. Keep in mind that disconnecting a wallet from Metamask does not affect your digital assets stored on the blockchain. It only severs the connection between Metamask and your wallet, preventing you from using Metamask to manage that particular wallet.