#Connect Keycard Shell to MetaMask

You can use your Keycard Shell with MetaMask to manage crypto assets, interact with dApps, and access all available MetaMask features.

#What to expect

• MetaMask is an interface to manage your crypto assets. The private keys remain on your Keycard, and MetaMask has no access to them.
• You can still connect your Keycard Shell to other supported wallet apps.

#Connect Keycard Shell to MetaMask

In this process, you use MetaMask on your phone or browser to scan a QR code displayed on your Keycard Shell.

#Step 1: Prepare the MetaMask app

1. 1
   Open the MetaMask app on your browser or smartphone.
2. 2
   On top of the screen, click Expand ⌵ next to your wallet account name. By default, the name is Account 1.
3. 3
   Select Add wallet > Add a hardware wallet.
4. 4
   Select QR-based.
5. 5
   Scroll down and select Continue.

#Step 2: Prepare your Keycard Shell

1. 1
   Insert your Keycard into Keycard Shell to power it on.
2. 2
   Enter your Keycard PIN and press OK.
3. 3
   Select Connect software wallet.
4. 4
   Press OK to confirm the text on the screen.
5. 5
   Select Ethereum.

#Step 3: Scan the QR code

1. 1
   On your computer or smartphone, allow MetaMask to access your camera if prompted.
2. 2
   Scan the QR code displayed on the Keycard Shell screen using your computer or smartphone camera.
3. 3
   In MetaMask, select the accounts you want to use with MetaMask and select Unlock.