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MetaMask Launches Google and Apple Logins for Self-Custodial Wallets

MetaMask says the design keeps wallets self-custodial with keys unlocked locally using a password plus social credentials.

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MetaMask now lets users create a crypto wallet with Google or Apple accounts

Overview

  • The feature went live on Aug. 26 and lets users create or recover wallets via Google or Apple sign-ins instead of manually handling 12-word seed phrases.
  • Setup follows a two-step flow in which users log in with a Google or Apple account and then set a local password, while the Secret Recovery Phrase is generated in the background.
  • MetaMask states that neither it nor Google or Apple can view private keys or recovery phrases, as access is unlocked only on the user’s device.
  • Passwords cannot be reset or recovered by MetaMask, so losing the password results in permanent loss of wallet access.
  • The release is positioned within a broader adoption push that includes the planned MetaMask USD stablecoin and a spending card, with some users praising easier onboarding and others wary of reliance on centralized platforms.