Account Missing - Guide

Introduction

This guide will help beginners understand various reasons why accounts might be missing in MetaMask after wallet recovery and offers actionable steps to find those accounts.

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Section 1: Re-adding the Missing Account

1. If an account is missing, it may need to be re-added to your wallet.

2. On recovery, MetaMask shows only the first account linked with your secret recovery phrase. However, you can re-add the other accounts manually.

• Expert Tip: Adding accounts is straightforward. They are restored in the same order every time.

Section 2: The Missing Account Was Imported

1. If an account was imported using a private key, it can't be recovered with the secret recovery phrase.

2. You'll need to find the private key for the account and re-import it.

Section 3: Different Secret Recovery Phrase

1. The missing account may be associated with a different secret recovery phrase.

• Insight: Try using any other secret recovery phrases that you might have.

Section 4: Recovery Phrase from a Different Wallet

1. If your secret recovery phrase came from a different wallet, MetaMask might not be able to recover the account.

2. While MetaMask uses an industry-standard format, other wallets may have their unique systems.

Section 5: Incorrect or Out of Order Secret Recovery Phrase

1. The missing account might be due to an incorrectly written or out of order recovery phrase.

• Expert Tip: Ensure the secret recovery phrase is entered exactly as it was originally given. Correct any typos or re-order the words, if necessary.

Section 6: Missing Assets, Not the Account

1. You may be restoring your account correctly, but all assets are not showing in MetaMask.

2. In such a case, you might have to manually add those assets back to MetaMask's token display list.

Conclusion

With these steps, you should be able to find and recover your missing MetaMask accounts. If you're still facing issues, consider reaching out to MetaMask's support.

• Remember: The safe storage of your secret recovery phrase and private keys is crucial for the secure management of your digital assets.