# Basic MetaMask Safety Tips Before Connecting to dApps **URL:** \ **Category:** Feature Requests\ **Created:** [July 10, 2026, 6:33am UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/basic-metamask-safety-tips-before-connecting-to-dapps/31593 "2026-07-10T06:33:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![umang7](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/metamask/user_avatar/community.metamask.com/umang7/32/39649_2.png) [@umang7](https://community.metamask.com/u/umang7)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2026, 7:01am UTC](https://community.metamask.com/t/basic-metamask-safety-tips-before-connecting-to-dapps/31593/2 "2026-07-10T07:01:44Z")
Hey, Please read the article details step by step how to guide below 1. How to manage security alerts to protect your wallet :- [How to manage security alerts to protect your wallet | MetaMask Help Center](https://support.metamask.io/configure/wallet/security-alerts/) 2. Basic security tips for MetaMask users:- [Basic security tips for MetaMask users | MetaMask Help Center](https://support.metamask.io/stay-safe/safety-in-web3/basic-safety-and-security-tips-for-metamask/) 3. Key Safety Checks Permissions (Site Access): Connecting your wallet only allows a dApp to view your address User guide: - [User guide: dapps | MetaMask Help Center](https://support.metamask.io/more-web3/dapps/user-guide-dapps/) Be cautious if a site immediately requests signature approvals for actions you did not initiate. 1. Token Approvals (Spending Caps): Token approvals authorize smart contracts to spend your funds. Malicious sites request “unlimited” access. Always edit permissions to set a custom spend limit for the exact amount required Basic Security Tips for MetaMask Users. Regularly review and revoke stale approvals using platforms [Understanding advanced permissions | MetaMask Help Center](https://support.metamask.io/more-web3/dapps/advanced-permissions/) --- _[View the full topic](https://community.metamask.com/t/basic-metamask-safety-tips-before-connecting-to-dapps/31593)._