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What Happens to Your MetaMask Account When You Die

Seed phrase requiredNo recovery without it

Quick Facts

Recovery

Seed phrase ONLY

Chains

Ethereum + L2s

DeFi

Check positions

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Locate seed phrase from vault documentation

MetaMask is a self-custody browser/mobile wallet. Without the seed phrase, all funds are permanently lost.

Warning: No recovery without seed phrase

2

Restore wallet and check all networks

Install MetaMask, restore with seed phrase. Check Ethereum mainnet, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, BSC — funds may be on multiple networks.

3

Check DeFi positions

The wallet may have funds locked in DeFi protocols (Uniswap, Aave, Compound). Use DeBank or Zapper to scan all positions.

Document Now Checklist

  • Seed phrase location
  • Which networks have assets
  • Any DeFi positions

Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with MetaMask. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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