Metamask: Ive had to reinstall Metamask and I have my seed phrase, but now it shows a different account number to the original

03 Feb Metamask: Ive had to reinstall Metamask and I have my seed phrase, but now it shows a different account number to the original

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Changing Metamask Account Number: Reinstalling and Resetting Seed Phrase

I’ve run into a frustrating issue with my Metamask wallet and I’m hoping someone can help me resolve this issue. Unfortunately, reinstalling Metamask didn’t fix the issue, and I’m wondering if it’s possible to reset my account number or seed phrase.

When you use Metamask to transact tokens, including deposit tokens like CSWAP, you’re essentially communicating with your MetaMask wallet’s blockchain. This allows you to manage access to specific wallets on the blockchain without having to physically hold them.

Here’s what I’ve done so far:

• Reinstalled Metamask: I removed the app from my device and reinstalled it. The issue persisted, so reinstalling may not have fixed the issue.

• Restored Seed Phrase

  : I previously created a seed phrase to use for transactions. However, when I tried to restore it using Metamask’s recovery features (e.g. Revert Wallet), I noticed that my account number was different from what I had originally set.

The issue appears to be related to the way Metamask handles token interactions and account data. Specifically, it appears that after reinstalling or restoring seed phrase information, the wallet may not be storing your account details on the blockchain correctly.

What can you do?

If you are experiencing similar issues with your Metamask wallet, here are some steps you can take:

• Try a fresh install of Metamask: This time, install the app without using any existing seed phrase or account data.

• Reinstall MetaMask and reset your passphrase information: Remove the app from your device and reinstall it, then delete all saved passphrases and account details.

• Use alternative methods to recover your passphrase information: Try using Metamask’s recovery features (e.g. Revert Wallet) or other tools to recover your passphrase.

Additional troubleshooting steps

If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you may want to consider:

• Check for updates and bug fixes: Make sure you are running the latest version of Metamask.

• Contacting MetaMask Support: Reach out to their customer support team to help you troubleshoot or resolve your account number change issue.

I hope this helps, and I’m happy to continue to try to help you resolve your Metamask account number change issue!