# How to Import Your Metamask Wallet to Gem Wallet
> Learn how to import your wallet from MetaMask to Gem Wallet

Effortlessly import your Phantom Wallet to Gem Wallet mobile app with this guide. Manage your crypto assets securely in DeFi and explore new financial opportunities within seconds.

## What is MetaMask?

MetaMask is a self-custodial wallet for cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance, and NFTs. It is one of the most popular wallets that support multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, and several other layer two networks such as Polygon.

## What is Gem Wallet?

[Gem Wallet](/) is a privacy-focused web3 crypto wallet that allows users to securely access decentralized finance and own thousands of crypto assets, including BTC, ETH, BNB, and MATIC. From passive investors wanting to hold [BTC](/bitcoin-wallet/) or [ETH](/ethereum-wallet/) to active degen traders exploring new dApps daily, Gem Wallet is crafted to fulfill every web3 need.

## Importing to Gem Wallet from your Phantom Wallet

Importing your wallet from MetaMask to Gem Wallet is a straightforward process, taking only a minute or two to complete. First, ensure you already have the Gem Wallet mobile app installed. If not, download it easily on [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6448712670?mt=8&utm_source=website&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=download), [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gemwallet.android&utm_source=website&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=download) or get the raw [APK](/download/) file. Once installed, follow the steps below:

### Retrieve your secret phrase from MetaMask 

1. Retrieve your secret phrase from MetaMask
2. Click on the Settings icon.
3. Select Security and Privacy, then click Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase.
4. Follow the instructions to reveal the phrase and copy it to your clipboard

![Retrieve secret phrase from Metamask Wallet](/images/learn/how-to-import-your-metamask-wallet-into-gem-wallet-2.webp)

![Copy secret phrase from Metamask Wallet](/images/learn/how-to-import-your-metamask-wallet-into-gem-wallet-3.webp)

### Import your Metamask wallet to your Gem Wallet

1. Open Gem Wallet and click on Import an Existing Wallet.
2. Select Multi-Coin
3. Paste the secret recovery phrase that you have copied in the box provided

![Import Phantom wallet to Gem Wallet](/images/learn/how-to-import-your-phantom-wallet-into-gem-wallet-3.webp)
And that's it! Your wallet data will be securely imported to Gem Wallet, ready for you to explore DeFi and manage your crypto assets effortlessly.