Preparation

• Download & Install Chrome: https://www.google.com/chrome/
• Download & Install MetaMask: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/metamask/nkbihfbeogaeaoehlefnkodbefgpgknn?utm_source=chrome-app-launcher-info-dialog

Backup

Backup MetaMask

• Click MetaMask Addon Button

1. Click to open the menu
2. Click Settings
3. Click Reveal Seed Words

Tip: Download KeePassX password manager and store your Seed Words on USB.

Buy Ether

I prefer Changelly - they take a great range of crypto and Credit Cards

• Visit Changelly: https://rebrand.ly/buyeth

1. Select the currency you want to exchange for Ether
2. Select ETH
3. Click Exchange

• Open MetaMask and Click to Copy your ETH Address

1. Paste your Ethereum Address
2. Click Next

Next Screen is self-explanatory, just click Confirm and send the currency of your choice in exchange for Ether.

Enter EOS.io ICO

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• Visit EOS.io
• Find and Click Get EOS
• Confirm the checkboxes

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• Under How to Participate Click EOS TOKEN DISTRIBUTION APP

Generate EOS Keys

1. for my own safety, I can't show you this step, but you need to click GENERATE EOS KEYS

make sure to back your Private Key up using above mentioned KeePassX and USB stick, and confirm it via MetaMask popup

Buy-In

2 Click GET EOS TOKENS

1. Select Period
2. Enter ETH Amount
3. Click Send ETH

1. Click ACCEPT in MetaMask popup

Claim

You can claim your EOS Tokens after your invested Period is done. Period 0 ends in 5 days for example, then you can claim.