Create Watch Only Wallet

WHAT IT DOES

This tool helps you create a watch-only wallet in MetaMask from your connected wallet address. It reads your connected wallet address and network information, then provides step-by-step instructions for adding it as a watch-only account in MetaMask. A watch-only wallet lets you monitor an Ethereum address's balances and transactions without holding its private key — you can view but not spend. The tool generates the address and guides you through MetaMask's "Import account" workflow.

HOW TO USE

Connect your MetaMask wallet using the Connect button. The tool will display your wallet address, current network, and chain ID. Click "Generate Watch-Only Instructions" to display the address and step-by-step guide. Copy the address using the Copy button, then follow the instructions: open MetaMask, click the account icon, select "Add account" or "Import account," choose the watch-only option, paste the address, and name the wallet. Once added, you can monitor the wallet's balances and transaction history without needing the private key.

TECHNICAL MECHANISM

The tool uses the BGWallet bridge to read the connected wallet address via BGWallet.getAddress(). It also retrieves the current chain ID and network name from BGWallet.getChainId(). All processing is local — no data is sent to any server. The tool displays the address in a read-only input field and provides a copy function using the clipboard API with a fallback for older browsers. The step-by-step instructions are formatted to match MetaMask's current import workflow. The tool does not interact with the blockchain, sign messages, or send transactions — it is purely a utility for generating watch-only wallet instructions.

WHAT IT CANNOT SEE

This tool cannot create a watch-only wallet for an address that is not connected — it only works with the currently connected address. It cannot enable viewing of token balances without the user adding the tokens manually in MetaMask. It cannot display NFT balances without a separate NFT viewer or manual addition. It cannot access transaction history beyond what the user enters or views in the wallet. It cannot provide private key or seed phrase access. It cannot create a watch-only wallet in other wallets that do not support the watch-only feature. It cannot verify if the address is valid beyond basic format checks. It cannot monitor wallet balances or transactions automatically — it only provides the address for manual setup.

PLEASE NOTE

This tool works only with EVM-compatible wallets connected via the BGWallet bridge. Watch-only wallet support is a native MetaMask feature — this tool provides the address and instructions, but the actual creation happens in MetaMask. The watch-only wallet will show balances and transaction history once added, but you cannot send transactions, sign messages, or approve operations from it. Always verify the address before adding it to MetaMask. This tool does not store or transmit any data — all processing occurs in your browser. The watch-only wallet is as secure as your MetaMask installation — it does not expose your private key.