How to Export an Account Private Key

Curiosity doesn’t kill the fox. It empowers it!

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Warning: Exporting your account could be risky as it displays your private key in clear text. Therefore, you should make sure no one else sees, or otherwise is able to capture a screenshot while you retrieve your private key, to avoid possible loss of your Ether/tokens. Many phishing campaigns would ask for your private key, which would help them gain access to your accounts. You should never share your private key with anyone, including MetaMask team. We will not ask for your private key when we manage, or troubleshoot your issues.

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You may use your private key to import a particular account on an Ethereum (or otherwise compatible) wallet.  Here's how:

1. Click on the favicon
2. Select the account you’d like to export
3. On the Account page, click on the sandwich bar (three lines) at the upper left corner
4. Click on the “Details” button
5. Click “Export Private Key”
6. Enter your password and click “Confirm”
7. Your private key is revealed. Click to copy it, and save if somewhere safe.
8. Click “Done” to close the screen

If you'd like to restore your MetaMask wallet and the accounts you create on it instead, please see: https://consensys.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360004179591