_Ecency - Decentralized social, built for the Web3 generation._ * * * Already on Hive? Link Your Existing Account to MetaMask ======================================================= _Keep your history, gain a new way to sign in._

* * * If you've been on Hive for a while - whether through Ecency, PeakD, or any other Hive frontend - you already have an account with a set of cryptographic keys tied to it. You don't need to start over to use MetaMask. Ecency lets you add MetaMask as an additional signing method to your existing Hive account. Here's what that means and how to do it. * * * How It Works ------------ Hive accounts support multiple sets of keys. When you link MetaMask to your existing Hive account, Ecency generates a new set of keys associated with your MetaMask wallet and adds them alongside your existing keys. The result: **your account now has two ways to log in and sign transactions**: 1. Your original Hive keys (unchanged, still fully functional) 2. Your MetaMask wallet (new, added via this process) Nothing is removed or replaced. You can use either method going forward. * * * What You'll Need ---------------- * Your existing Hive account credentials (posting key, active key, or master password) * MetaMask installed and set up with at least one active wallet * * * Step-by-Step: Link MetaMask to Your Hive Account ------------------------------------------------ ### 1\. Log In to Ecency with Your Existing Account Go to [ecency.com](https://ecency.com) and log in using your current Hive keys or Keychain. * * * ### 2\. Go to Account Settings Navigate to your **Profile Wallets** or by **directly going** look for the [**Link Metamask**](https://ecency.com/wallet/setup-external) section. * * * ### 3\. Connect Your MetaMask Click **Link MetaMask**. Your browser will open the MetaMask prompt asking you to connect. Approve the connection. * * * ### 4\. Authorize the Key Addition Ecency will ask you to sign an authorization using your existing Hive keys to confirm that you own this account and are approving the addition of new keys. This is a one-time step to prove ownership. Once confirmed, the MetaMask-linked keys are added to your Hive account. * * * ### 5\. You're Done From this point forward, you can: * **Log in to Ecency with MetaMask** - no need to paste your Hive keys * **Sign all transactions with MetaMask** - posts, votes, transfers, and more * **View your multichain wallet** - your Ethereum, Solana, BNB, and other MetaMask-linked addresses now appear in your Ecency wallet page * **Still use your original keys** - nothing about your existing setup has changed * * * Why Link MetaMask? ------------------

Benefit	Details
Easier login	No more copying and pasting private keys
Multichain wallet view	See all your Web3 assets in one place
Familiar UX	Sign transactions the way you already do across Web3
No key replacement	Your original keys remain intact and usable

* * * A Word on Security ------------------ Linking MetaMask does not expose your existing private keys to MetaMask, and it does not give MetaMask control over your original keys. The new MetaMask-linked keys are separate - they are simply an additional authorized set for your account. As always, keep your MetaMask seed phrase and Hive master password safe and offline. * * * Welcome to the Full Ecency Experience ------------------------------------- Whether you're a longtime Hive user or just arrived via MetaMask, Ecency is built to give you full ownership of your content, your identity, and your assets - across multiple blockchains, from one platform. If you haven't explored your wallet page yet, now's a great time. You'll find all your connected chain balances, transfer options, and more - all signable with MetaMask. * * * _Need help? Reach out to the Ecency community on_ [_ecency.com_](https://ecency.com) _or find us on social media._ _Ecency - Your decentralized home on the blockchain, since 2016._

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