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Metamask Issue: eth_requestAccounts
Returns Array Containing a Single Account
As a Metamask user, you’re probably familiar with the eth_requestAccounts
method, which allows users to select the accounts they want to allow access to in the MetaMask interface. However, sometimes this method returns an array containing a single account instead of multiple accounts.
What’s going on?
This issue can occur for a variety of reasons, including:
- Multiple Requests
: If you make multiple requests with
eth_requestAccounts
in quick succession, it’s possible that the API is confused and only returns a single account.
- Account Selection Limitations: The
eth_requestAccounts
method may not support selecting multiple accounts at the same time, which can result in an array containing a single account.
Troubleshooting Steps
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
- Check the MetaMask API documentation: Make sure you are using the correct
eth_requestAccounts
endpoint and parameters for your specific use case.
- Verify account selection limits: Check your MetaMask settings to make sure that multiple accounts can be selected at once.
Code example
Here is an updated example of how you can verify account selection limits:
const ethereum = window['ethereum'];
const requestPermissions = ethereum.request({
method: 'eth_requestAccounts',
parameters: [
{
account: '0x...', // Replace with selected account
allowNonStandardSigners: true,
includePrivateKeys: false, // Optional, set to true if you need to use private keys
includeExcludedAccounts: true, // Optional, set to true if you want to select accounts that are excluded from the current account
}
]
});
if (requestPermissions.length > 1) {
console.log('Multiple accounts selected:', requestPermissions[0].account);
} else {
console.log('Only one account selected:', requestPermissions[0].account);
}
Conclusion
If you are still having issues with eth_requestAccounts
returning an array containing a single account, please check your MetaMask settings and API documentation. Following these steps should resolve the issue and successfully select multiple accounts using the eth_requestAccounts
method.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please let us know!