Guide: Connecting a Web3 Wallet

If you don’t have a wallet, watch this video on how to set up MetaMask:

We currently support both MetaMask and Coinbase Wallet. MetaMask is the most popular and recommended option, however we do support other wallets.

1. If you don’t have Metamask downloaded, download metamask in the iOS app store. 
2. Open Metamask on your mobile device and follow the wallet setup instructions
3. Navigate to Makersplace using Metamask’s native browser tool (globe icon)
4. Once on MakersPlace, click on the profile avatar icon at the top right corner and select the option to “Sign Up with Metamask.”
5. Use the Metamask app to connect your wallet account and sign the message to register your wallet
6. Once connected, you can either send ETH to your wallet address or purchase ETH natively through the Metamask application. 
7. Proceed to collect artwork on MakersPlace

How to make a purchase with an Ethereum wallet on desktop

Please note: For MetaMask and Coinbase, you’ll need to install the wallet extension to your browser to ensure a smooth wallet connection process. 

MetaMask | Coinbase

1. Install the appropriate Metamask or Coinbase wallet extension for your browser.
2. Once the extension is installed, please select the wallet you’d like to connect by clicking on your profile avatar icon at the top right corner on MakersPlace website.
3. A pop up window will appear to connect your wallet and give MakersPlace approval to proceed with registration. 
4. Click the “Connect Wallet” button on the right-hand navigation pane.
5. Select the “Signup with Metamask” option.
6. Use the Metamask app to connect your wallet account and sign the message to register your wallet
7. Sign the message to register your wallet. 
8. Once connected, you can either send ETH to your wallet address or purchase ETH natively through the Metamask extension. 
9. Proceed to collect artwork on MakersPlace

For any questions regarding this process, please contact our Support team here. 

Blog header artwork: We Accept Ethereum by William Willoughby III

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