To manually add a custom network (like Base) to MetaMask, follow these steps:
Open MetaMask:
- Launch the MetaMask extension in your browser or open the mobile app.
Unlock Your Wallet:
- Enter your password to unlock your MetaMask wallet.
Access Settings:
- Click on the account icon (the circular icon in the top right corner).
- Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
Select Networks:
- In the Settings menu, click on Networks.
Add a New Network:
- Click on the Add Network button.
Enter Network Details:
- Fill in the following details for the Base network:
- Network Name: Base
- New RPC URL:
https://base-node.base.org
- Chain ID:
8453
- Currency Symbol: BASE (or leave it blank if you prefer)
- Block Explorer URL: (optional)
https://basescan.org
or leave it blank if you don’t need it.
Examples:
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- Network Name: Binance Smart Chain
- RPC URL: https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org/
- Chain ID: 56
- Symbol: BNB Block explorer: https://bscscan.com
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- Network Name: Harmony New
- RPC URL: https://api.harmony.one/
- Chain ID: 1666600000
- Curency Symbol: ONE
- Block explorer: https://explorer.harmony.one
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- Network Name: Avalanche
- RPC URL: https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc
- Chain ID: 43114 Symbol: AVAX
- Block explorer: https://cchain.explorer.avax.network
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- Network Name: Polygon
- RPC URL: https://rpc-mainnet.matic.quiknode.pro
- Chain ID: 137
- Symbol: MATIC
- Block explorer: https://polygonscan.com
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Save the Network:
- After entering all the required information, click on the Save button.
Switch to the New Network:
- Once saved, you can switch to the Base network by selecting it from the network dropdown in MetaMask.
Additional Tips
- Ensure that the details you enter are correct, as incorrect information can lead to connectivity issues.
- If you have any issues connecting to the network, double-check the RPC URL and Chain ID.
- You can always remove or edit the network from the same Networks settings if needed.
By following these steps, you can manually add the Base network to your MetaMask wallet.
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