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How to Add Networks to MetaMaskComplete Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to add custom blockchain networks to your MetaMask wallet. This guide covers adding popular networks like BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, and more - with ready-to-use configurations.

Why Add Custom Networks?

Lower Fees

L2s like Arbitrum & Base offer 10-100x cheaper transactions

More DApps

Access DEXs, NFT markets, and DeFi on multiple chains

Faster Transactions

Some networks confirm transactions in under 1 second

How to Add a Network

1

Open MetaMask

Click the MetaMask extension icon in your browser toolbar

2

Open Network Menu

Click the network dropdown at the top (shows "Ethereum Mainnet" by default)

3

Add Network

Click "Add network" button at the bottom of the dropdown

4

Choose Method

Select "Add a network manually" or search from the popular networks list

5

Enter Details

Fill in Network Name, RPC URL, Chain ID, Symbol, and Block Explorer

6

Save & Switch

Click "Save" to add the network and switch to it

Quick Method: Use ChainList

ChainList.org lets you add networks with one click. Simply connect your wallet and click "Add to MetaMask" on any network.

Visit ChainList.org

Popular Networks & Configurations

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BNB Smart Chain

Chain ID: 56

Network Name

BNB Smart Chain

RPC URL

https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org

Chain ID

56

Currency Symbol

BNB

Block Explorer

https://bscscan.com

Testnets for Developers

Sepolia Testnet

Chain ID: 11155111

Symbol: SepoliaETH

Get free testnet tokens

Goerli Testnet

Chain ID: 5

Symbol: GoerliETH

Get free testnet tokens

Mumbai Testnet

Chain ID: 80001

Symbol: MATIC

Get free testnet tokens

Security Warning

  • Only use RPC URLs from official project documentation or trusted sources like ChainList
  • Double-check Chain IDs before adding - wrong IDs can cause lost transactions
  • Be cautious of phishing sites that mimic legitimate network setup pages

Troubleshooting Common Issues

❌ Network not switching

Try disconnecting and reconnecting your wallet, or restart your browser. Check if the RPC endpoint is responding.

❌ Balance shows 0

You may not have tokens on this network yet. You need to bridge assets from another chain or receive tokens on this specific network.

❌ Transaction pending forever

The network may be congested or RPC may be slow. Try a different RPC endpoint or increase gas price.

❌ "Could not fetch chain ID"

The RPC URL may be incorrect or the endpoint is down. Verify the URL or try an alternative RPC endpoint.

Frequently Asked Questions

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