MetaMask / MetaMask/metamask-extension
Why does my password need resetting every time I open Metamask
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Description
### What is this about?
I use a password manager and I keep details in that, yet metamask never works, I have to use seed every single time and often it still won't open. Why is this, this doesn't happen with Ledger?
### Scenario
Trying to connect wallet, Metamask asks for password, Add password, Message claims password is wrong when it is the one I set the day before.
### Design
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### Technical Details
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### Acceptance Criteria
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Research direction
No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reproducing the password-manager unlock flow when reopening the MetaMask browser extension, including the reported seed-based recovery path, and compare it with the Ledger experience. Done means the configured password is accepted on later openings without requiring the seed phrase.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- typescript
- Domain
- authentication, blockchain, security
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 15/100