Ethereum Tutorials - Herong's Tutorial Examples - v1.05, by Herong Yang
Export Private Key and Retire MetaMask
This section describes how to export the private key from MetaMask and stop using it.
If you are tired of using the MetaMask wallet, can export the private key from your MetaMask Account and stop using it.
1. On the MetaMask wallet, click "..." next to the account name.
2. Select "Export Private Key". You see the warning message: "Export private keys at your own risk". There is no risk of exporting the private key. The only risk is someone else gets a copy of your private key. He/she is able to transfer all the balance from your account to his/her account with your private key.
3. The password of your MetaMask wallet, and click "Submit". Your private key is partially displayed.
4. Click "Save as File" and give a file name like "E:\MetaMask Herong's Wallet Private Key" on a memory stick.
5. Keep the memory stick in a safe place. You can import the private any other Ethereum wallet when you want to spend any Ethers.
By the way, the public key of your account is not that important. It can be calculated from the private key.
Table of Contents
64-Bit "geth" for Private Ethereum Network
Private Network with Custom Genesis Block
Transferring Funds between Ether Accounts
►MetaMask - Browser Based Ethereum Wallet
Install MetaMask Extension for Chrome
Setup MetaMask Extension for Chrome
View Ethereum Account Address in MetaMask
Add "Ropsten Test Network" in MetaMask
Get Free Ether from faucet.metamask.io
Get Free Ether from faucet.dimensions.network
Get Free Ether from faucet.ropsten.be
Connect MetaMask to Local "geth" Node
Transfer Ether Fund to MetaMask Account
Send Ether from MetaMask to Private Network Failed
Private Network ID Must Match "chainId"
Send Ether from MetaMask to Private Network
Process MetaMask Transfer Transaction
Download and Read MetaMask State Logs
View Account QR Code in MetaMask
►Export Private Key and Retire MetaMask
Import Private Key to "geth" Account