In order to use the MetaMask wallet on our devices, there are two basic ways that we can pick from. One is to use MetaMask through its web browser extension and the other one is to use MetaMask through its mobile-friendly application. So, if you are wondering how you can use MetaMask on your desktop, then the answer is simple. All you have to do is install the MetaMask extension on one of the compatible web browsers such as Brave, Chrome, Edge, Opera, or Firefox.

On the other hand, if you wish to use it on your mobile phone, then its application is available for both Android as well as iOS devices. However, recently some users are coming up with a query and were raising concerns regarding MetaMask. Well, users are not able to add the MetaMask Chrome extension to their browsers.

This means, if they can’t add the extension, they won’t be able to use any of the features of the MetaMask wallet. Therefore, we need to clear out this problem as soon as possible and get access to using MetaMask services on the go.

Reasons behind the issue

Some of the common reasons why you are not able to add the extension are as follows:

The internet connection on your device is not stable

You are trying to add the extension to a web browser that is not compatible with MetaMask- e.g. Safari

Your web browser is outdated and needs an update

Currently, the MetaMask platform itself is down

Ways to fix extension adding the issue 

Please go through each of the below-listed items carefully and learn how to get rid of any such issues with the MetaMask extension adding process:

First of all, close your web browser completely and re-open it. By doing this, all the cache would be cleared and your web browser would also be able to reconnect to the blockchain

If you are still facing the same issue, you will need to switch to another web browser and see if the issue persists

Are you still not able to add the MetaMask extension to your browser? If yes, then the next best thing that you can do is check if the MetaMask version that you are trying to install is version 10.5.2 or above

If nothing helps, restart your device completely and refresh your internet settings

Conclusion: 

To sum up this article, we can say that resolving issues with the MetaMask extension is not as difficult as it sounds. All you have to do is follow the step-wise guidance that is given in the sections above and you’ll be able to figure out the actual cause and the solution to the problem.