The MetaMask login password is a local password you create when setting up the wallet extension or mobile app on a specific device. Local Encryption

Weak or reused passwords are the easiest way for attackers to access your unlocked wallet.

After setting your password, write it on paper and store it in a secure location, such as a fireproof safe. Never store your password digitally on your phone or in cloud notes where it could be compromised by malware.

Type your 12-word Secret Recovery Phrase carefully, in the exact sequential order, using all lowercase letters with single spaces between words.

Open the MetaMask extension and click "Forgot password?" or "Import using Secret Recovery Phrase" [2, 4]. Input the Phrase: Enter your SRP carefully in the correct order [2, 3]. Create a New Password:

Her hands went cold. She hadn’t approved any transaction. She hadn’t clicked “Sign” or “Confirm.” But the thief didn’t need her to. Because she had just handed them the key to her vault.