---
title: "1. Get your first ETH"
description: "Learn how to get your first ETH."
url: https://info.etherscan.com/get-your-first-eth/
tags: ["Getting Started"]
published: 2023-09-12
updated: 2026-06-21
---

# 1. Get your first ETH

**1\. Get a Wallet**

A. Download [MetaMask](https://metamask.io), an Ethereum wallet, to store your ETH after purchase. Please follow the steps below:

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![](https://info.etherscan.com/get-your-first-eth/images/2023/10/image-4.png)

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B. Setup your MetaMask wallet as shown below:

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![](https://info.etherscan.com/get-your-first-eth/images/2023/10/image-5.png)

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![](https://info.etherscan.com/get-your-first-eth/images/2023/10/image-6.png)

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![](https://info.etherscan.com/get-your-first-eth/images/2023/10/image-7.png)

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![](https://info.etherscan.com/get-your-first-eth/images/2023/10/image-8.png)

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![](https://info.etherscan.com/get-your-first-eth/images/2023/10/image-9.png)

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Important: Please keep your seed phrase safe and **NEVER** show it to others.

![](https://info.etherscan.com/get-your-first-eth/images/2023/10/image-10.png)

C. Congratulations! You now have a wallet. Don't forget to pin the MetaMask extension to your browser.

![](https://info.etherscan.com/get-your-first-eth/images/2023/10/image-11.png)

D. Now that’s all done, let’s buy some ETH ➡️

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**2\. Buy ETH**

A. Open your MetaMask extension and click the 'Buy' button as shown below:

![](https://info.etherscan.com/get-your-first-eth/images/2023/10/image-12.png)

B. Specify the amount (in Fiat value).

![](https://info.etherscan.com/get-your-first-eth/images/2023/10/image-13.png)

C. Choose any of the providers. Keep in mind that different providers may charge varying fees.

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D. You will need to undergo a KYC (Know-Your-Customer) process and enter your debit/credit card details. Once completed, you will have your ETH in your wallet!

![](https://info.etherscan.com/get-your-first-eth/images/2023/10/image-16.png)

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**3\. Check your transaction**

Check your transaction on Etherscan. Click on latest transaction in your MetaMask wallet as shown below, then click on "View on block explorer".

![](https://info.etherscan.com/get-your-first-eth/images/2023/09/image-22.png)

You will be redirected to Etherscan, where you can access all information related to your transaction. Learn more [here](https://info.etherscan.com/what-is-a-transaction-hash-txhash/).