{"id":7206,"date":"2022-11-16T23:55:41","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T23:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/?p=7206"},"modified":"2022-11-22T20:43:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T20:43:26","slug":"import-nfts-into-metamask","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/import-nfts-into-metamask\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Import NFTs Into Metamask (Complete Guide With Pics)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you own an NFT that doesn\u2019t show up in <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/metamask-wallet-complete-user-guide\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/metamask-wallet-complete-user-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your Metamask wallet<\/a>? If so, you\u2019re not alone as I\u2019ve had this exact problem. Although it\u2019s nothing to panic about, it&#8217;s still annoying. So, how do you add your NFT to Metamask?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Below, I\u2019ll show you how to import NFTs into Metamask in five simple steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Add an NFT to Metamask<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Copy your NFT\u2019s Contract Address and Token ID from Opensea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Opensea-contract-address-and-token-id-2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Copying NFT contract address and token id on Opensea.\" class=\"wp-image-7213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Opensea-contract-address-and-token-id-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Opensea-contract-address-and-token-id-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Opensea-contract-address-and-token-id-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Opensea-contract-address-and-token-id-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Go to Opensea to gather the address and token id<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two things you need to add your NFT to your wallet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contract Address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Token ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019ve never heard of either of these before, I\u2019m going to show you exactly where to find them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to find these items is by signing into Opensea and copying them from there. Once you\u2019re signed in, go to the NFT that you\u2019re trying to add to Metamask and click on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, scroll down until you see &#8216;Details&#8217;. Then, copy the &#8216;Contract Address&#8217; and the &#8216;Token ID&#8217;. To copy the address, click on it. You will then be taken to Etherscan where you can copy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the token id is short, it\u2019s easiest if you can just remember it. Many NFTs\u2019 token ids are only a few numbers long. However, if you can\u2019t remember it, make sure to record it somewhere besides your mobile device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason being is that you can only copy one string of text at a time. And once you\u2019re in Metamask at the import page, you can\u2019t exit to grab the other number because it will restart the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Sign in to your Metamask wallet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve copied the contract address and recorded the token id in an easily accessible place, sign in to your Metamask wallet. Make sure the wallet you\u2019re using is the one that owns the NFT, otherwise, this won\u2019t work (believe me, I\u2019ve tried it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note that you can only import and view NFTs on the Metamask mobile app. Importing NFTs on the desktop extension is currently not an option.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Navigate to the &#8216;NFTs&#8217; tab<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Import-NFTs-metamask-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Metamask Mobile app.\" class=\"wp-image-7214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Import-NFTs-metamask-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Import-NFTs-metamask-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Import-NFTs-metamask-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Import-NFTs-metamask.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Navigate to the NFTs tab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Metamask mobile app go to the &#8216;Wallet&#8217; tab and then the &#8216;NFTs&#8217; tab. This tab is where you can view and import your tokens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. At the bottom, press &#8216;Import NFTs&#8217;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll to the bottom of the NFTs tab and tap import NFTs. This will bring up the two fields where you can enter the info that you gathered earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Paste your NFT\u2019s info into Metamask<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Add-NFTs-to-Metamask-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Importing my NFT in the Metamask app.\" class=\"wp-image-7215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Add-NFTs-to-Metamask-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Add-NFTs-to-Metamask-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Add-NFTs-to-Metamask-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Add-NFTs-to-Metamask.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paste NFT info into Metamask<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Paste your NFT\u2019s contract address and enter the token id. If you\u2019ve entered something wrong or if you don\u2019t own the asset, you will get an error message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve entered everything correctly and you own the token, you can now press \u2018Import\u2019. And just like that, your NFT has been added to your Metamask wallet. You can view it in the NFTs tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is My NFT Not Showing Up in MetaMask?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/turn-on-autodetect-NFTs-metamask-1024x683.png\" alt=\"How to turn on autodetect NFTs in Metamask.\" class=\"wp-image-7217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/turn-on-autodetect-NFTs-metamask-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/turn-on-autodetect-NFTs-metamask-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/turn-on-autodetect-NFTs-metamask-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/turn-on-autodetect-NFTs-metamask.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Autodetect NFTs option<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>NFTs do not appear on the Metamask chrome extension, you can only view them using Metamask Mobile under the NFT tab. If your NFTs don\u2019t show up automatically, turn on the autodetect feature. To enable this feature go to your wallet&#8217;s Settings, Security and Privacy, then enable Autodetect NFTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I must warn you though, turning on the autodetect feature exposes your IP address to centralized servers in addition to third-party APIs, like Opensea, pulling your account address and exposing them to these services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want Metamask to pull this data from those services, leave the autodetect feature disabled.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I\u2019ve had this feature enabled for a while now with zero known issues. But, you never know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, especially in web3, it\u2019s usually better to approach these types of concerns with extreme caution (don\u2019t say I didn\u2019t warn you).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will I Lose My NFT If I Reset Metamask?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will not lose your NFTs or other digital assets if you reset or delete your Metamask account. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/where-are-nfts-stored\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/where-are-nfts-stored\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFTs exist on the blockchain<\/a> and are not related to Metamask. Your wallet is simply a tool used to access the blockchain. You can always recover your accounts using your Secret Recovery Phrase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both a <strong>wallet reset<\/strong> and an <strong>account reset<\/strong> will not result in losing your digital assets. But wait, isn\u2019t it the same thing? It\u2019s not, here\u2019s the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wallet reset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Resetting your wallet returns your Metamask extension or Mobile app to its original state. Hence, it clears your Secret Recovery Phrase along with all your account info from the software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you reset your wallet, you\u2019ll need to re-enter your recovery phrase to gain access to your wallet and your assets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are two reasons why you might want to reset your wallet:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You want to create a new MetaMask wallet with a new Secret Recovery Phrase.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You want to reset your password.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-reset-metamask-wallet-1024x683.png\" alt=\"The reset wallet function in Metamask.\" class=\"wp-image-7219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-reset-metamask-wallet-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-reset-metamask-wallet-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-reset-metamask-wallet-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-reset-metamask-wallet.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reset wallet function<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To reset your wallet using the mobile app, simply lock your wallet and then tap \u2018Reset Wallet\u2019. If you want to reset your wallet via the Chrome extension, uninstall and reinstall the extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Account reset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An account reset wipes your transaction history while still keeping your wallet in Metamask. This means you won\u2019t need to re-enter your Secret Recovery Phrase. Generally, an account reset is used to resolve stuck and pending transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, account resets are usually executed by developers who need to reset a test network while continuing to use the same account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to reset your account, Metamask recommends downloading your state logs beforehand. This helps their support agents to troubleshoot the root cause of whatever issue you might be experiencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can download your state logs by going to your wallet\u2019s Settings, Advanced, then Download State Logs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To reset your account, follow the steps below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-reset-Opensea-account-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Resetting my Metamask account.\" class=\"wp-image-7220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-reset-Opensea-account-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-reset-Opensea-account-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-reset-Opensea-account-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-reset-Opensea-account.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reset Metamask account<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>On the Extension, click the account icon in the top-right corner. On Mobile, tap the hamburger icon in the top left.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select Settings.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select Advanced.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scroll down and click &#8216;Reset Account<\/strong>&#8216;.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I Store My NFT in Metamask?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Metamask is one of the most popular crypto wallets in the world, but should you store your NFT in it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not store your NFT in Metamask. Since it\u2019s a software wallet, it\u2019s always connected to the internet making it susceptible to scammers and hacks. The best option for storing your NFT is a <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/best-hardware-wallet-for-nfts\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/best-hardware-wallet-for-nfts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hardware wallet like Ledger<\/a>. Hardware wallets keep your private info stored offline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reason why Metamask is a poor choice for storing your digital assets is that it can easily be hacked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By simply connecting your wallet to a malicious website, your wallet along with all your assets can be gone in the blink of an eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you think this could never happen to you, you\u2019re wrong. Scams happen every day. Not only to newbs either, but even to experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Should-I-store-my-nft-in-metamask-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Holding my Ledger hardware wallet.\" class=\"wp-image-7222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Should-I-store-my-nft-in-metamask-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Should-I-store-my-nft-in-metamask-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Should-I-store-my-nft-in-metamask-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Should-I-store-my-nft-in-metamask.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Holding my Ledger NFT wallet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Metamask is a good option for buying and selling NFTs, but it should never be considered a storage solution.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do I mean by this? I\u2019m glad you asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When collecting NFTs and other digital assets, it\u2019s best to utilize two wallets. One wallet should be used to transact, while the other one (preferably a hardware wallet) should be <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/securely-storing-your-nfts-a-complete-guide\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/securely-storing-your-nfts-a-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">used solely for storage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can use Metamask to buy a $10,000 NFT, but you should immediately transfer that NFT to your hardware wallet for safekeeping. Then, if you decide to sell that asset, transfer it back to your software wallet before listing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures your Metamask wallet remains empty in case you do get scammed. By keeping your assets secured in a wallet that\u2019s only used for storage, you can greatly reduce the risk of losing all your assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/hardware-wallet-vs-software-wallet\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/hardware-wallet-vs-software-wallet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Software and hardware wallets<\/a> both have their place in the space, no doubt, along with a list of pros and cons, but it\u2019s worth researching further if you\u2019re serious about keeping your assets safe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you own an NFT that doesn\u2019t show up in your Metamask wallet? With this step-by-step guide you&#8217;ll learn how to quickly import NFTs into Metamask, plus more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7224,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[233,202],"class_list":["post-7206","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nft","tag-metamask","tag-wallet","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7206","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7206"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7206\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7333,"href":"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7206\/revisions\/7333"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7224"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7206"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7206"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyberscrilla.com\/staging\/4768\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7206"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}