How to Add Avalanche to MetaMask?

Vignesh Karunanidhi
Here is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to add Avalanche to the popular cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask.
Source: Binance Academy

MetaMask has long been regarded as one of the most popular blockchain wallets to store digital assets. Despite being built on the Ethereum network, it also supports BSCchain, Polygon, and other networks.

MetaMask wallet is one of the easiest crypto wallets to use, including a mobile app and a simple browser extension. Users can use the wallet to send cryptocurrencies to any wallet or exchange and add custom tokens.

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Add Avalanche to MetaMask

What is MetaMask?

MetaMask enables users to manage their Ethereum-based assets with ease. Users may create and safely store their Ethereum wallets using the wallet. It enables users to track their transaction history, facilitates smooth Ethereum and ERC-20 token transactions, and supports the management of several Ethereum accounts.

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Integration with well-known web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Brave is what distinguishes MetaMask. Users may easily interact with decentralized applications (DApps) from their browsers by installing the wallet’s plugin.

How to Add Avalanche to MetaMask

How to Add Avalanche to MetaMask?

The wallet in general will be connected to the Ethereum mainnet. If you have already set up MetaMask, learning to add Avalanche is a very easy process. Here is the step-by-step guide:

  • Open the wallet extension on Google Chrome or any other browser. Click on the network menu.
  • You will see an option to “Add Network.” Click on that.
  • Once you are redirected to the “add a network” page, enter the details below and click on “Save.”
Network NameAvalanche Network
New RPC URLhttps://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc
Chain ID43114 or 0xa86a
Currency SymbolAVAX
Block Explorer URLhttps://snowtrace.io/ 
  • That’s it, you have successfully added Avalanche to your MetaMask wallet. Now, you can send AVAX from your Avalanche wallet to the wallet. Similarly, you can add other networks on MetaMask.