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MetaMask Rolls Out Google and Apple Logins for Self-Custodial Wallets

The new flow uses familiar accounts plus a user password to protect a recovery phrase that is generated and stored on the device.

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

Overview

  • Launched on Aug. 26, the feature lets users create or recover wallets by signing in with Google or Apple and setting a unique password.
  • Manual handling of a 12-word Secret Recovery Phrase during setup is removed, streamlining onboarding for new users.
  • MetaMask says the SRP is generated locally and can be unlocked only with the correct social credentials and password, so no single party can retrieve it.
  • Passwords cannot be reset or recovered by MetaMask, and the company has published guidance stressing secure creation and storage.
  • The rollout fits a broader push that includes the recently announced MetaMask USD stablecoin and card initiatives, drawing both praise for convenience and caution over ties to centralized platforms.