{"id":10487,"date":"2023-05-04T07:02:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T07:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinstats.app\/blog\/?p=10487"},"modified":"2024-05-22T15:21:32","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T15:21:32","slug":"how-to-add-polygon-to-metamask","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinstats.app\/blog\/how-to-add-polygon-to-metamask\/","title":{"rendered":"Adding Polygon to MetaMask: Step-by-Step Instructions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MetaMask<\/a> is a free web and mobile crypto wallet with over ten million active monthly users. MetaMask was launched in 2016 to provide support for the Ethereum network<\/a>, allowing users to store and swap cryptocurrencies, host a rich suite of decentralized applications like yield farming protocols and NFT marketplaces, token swap applications, and play blockchain-based games.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aiming to establish an interoperable and interconnected Web3 ecosystem, MetaMask has expanded to support the entire EVM (Ethereum virtual machine) ecosystem with Binance Smart Chain (BSC) and other networks, such as Fantom, Cronos, Avalanche, and Polygon also referred to as the Matic network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polygon is an Ethereum Layer 2 scalability solution created to address Ethereum<\/a> issues like slow transaction speeds, expensive gas prices, and limited developer options. Polygon offers excellent functionality and the fastest transaction speed of almost 65,000 transactions per second. It provides a network that offers interoperability with all the present and future infrastructure scenarios for ETH and the new Layer 2 solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting your MetaMask wallet to the Polygon Network allows you to transfer assets to this network through the Polygon Bridge. The Bridge enables you to create scalable DApps with higher speeds and affordable costs easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will show you how to add Polygon to MetaMask for a seamless DApp experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Add Polygon Network to MetaMask?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two methods for adding Polygon Network to MetaMask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. By using Polygonscan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Manually<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How to Add Polygon (MATIC) Network to MetaMask Using Polygonscan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This is the quickest and easiest way to add Polygon Network to MetaMask. However, you cannot use it with the MetaMask mobile application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step #1: Navigate to the Polygonscan Website<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Go to the Polygonscan website<\/u><\/a> and scroll down to the web page’s bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Polygonscan is a Polygon blockchain explorer enabling users to look at transactions, addresses, tokens, and other activity on the Polygon blockchain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step #2: Add Polygon Network<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Scroll down to the bottom of the webpage and click on Add Polygon Network<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Polygonscan homepage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Step #3: Approve on MetaMask<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    When you click Add Polygon Network<\/strong>, an approval notification will pop up in your MetaMask wallet. By clicking on Approve<\/strong>, MetaMask will automatically import the Polygon network’s name, URL, and chain ID, and you’ll be instantly switched to Polygon’s Mainnet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Manually Add Polygon (MATIC) Network to MetaMask?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Follow these simple steps to connect MetaMask to Polygon (MATIC) manually:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step #1: Install and Setup MetaMask Wallet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    If you don’t have a wallet, the first step is downloading and installing MetaMask, which is available as a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge and as a mobile app for Android and iOS. For this article, we\u2019ll focus on MetaMask’s browser version for Chrome.
    Always use the official     MetaMask website<\/u><\/a> to ensure you get the genuine MetaMask extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Download
    MetaMask homepage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    After downloading and installing the extension, the MetaMask welcome page will appear. Click Get Started<\/strong> to begin.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    \"Get
    Get Started on MetaMask<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    For creating a new wallet, click on Create a Wallet<\/strong>. You can also click on the Import Wallet <\/strong>to import your old wallet by entering its seed phrase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Create
    Create or import a wallet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    You can accept or deny MetaMask’s suggestion to share anonymous use statistics with them to help develop the addon.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    \"Approve
    Approve or disagree to allow anonymous information to MetaMask<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    To log in to your wallet from your browser, you must create a secure password to prevent unauthorized access to your wallet. You can always use your seed phrase to access your crypto if you forget your password.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    \"Create
    Create password for your profile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    Following your password creation, MetaMask will provide information about your wallet’s seed phrase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Your seed phrase will now be displayed, so you must click on the lock to see it and write them down in the correct sequence. Remember never to reveal the phrase to anybody and keep it in a safe location (ideally offline). To move forward, click on Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    \"Secret
    Save the secret recovery phrase<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    Repeat your seed phrase by clicking on the words at the bottom of the screen in the correct order. Once you’ve finished, click on Confirm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Confirm secret recovery phrase<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    Your MetaMask wallet is now configured and ready to use. To view your wallet, click on All Done<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    \"Congratulations
    Congratulations on signing up to CoinStats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    To make MetaMask easily accessible, pin it to your Chrome browser by clicking the puzzle symbol and pinning MetaMask to the toolbar. MetaMask will be connected to Ethereum<\/a> Mainnet by default after the initial setup.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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    \"Metamask
    MetaMask extension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    Step #2: Wallet Configuration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    To connect Metamask to Polygon, you must add certain network information to the extension. Launch MetaMask and select the network option from the dropdown menu.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    \"Click
    Click on Ethereum Mainnet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    Click on Add Network<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    \"Add
    Add Network MetaMask<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    Step #3: Add the Polygon Network Manually<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    After clicking on Add Network, a new window will open, enabling you to enter details of the custom network manually. In the Settings tab, copy and paste the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Polygon (MATIC) Mainnet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Network Name: <\/strong>Polygon Mainnet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    New RPC URL:<\/strong> https:\/\/polygon-rpc.com\/<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Chain ID:<\/strong> 137<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Currency Symbol:<\/strong> MATIC
    Block Explorer URL (optional):<\/strong>     https:\/\/polygonscan.com\/<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Integrating
    Integrating Polygon Mainnet to MetaMask<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Note:<\/strong> Remember only to use the authentic MetaMask Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    After entering the above information, click Save<\/strong>, and the Polygon Network will connect to your MetaMask. You have now established a secure connection with the Polygon network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Navigate to your MetaMask wallet to confirm that you have successfully added the Polygon Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The MATIC icon will appear next to the MATIC balance in your MetaMask wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Matic
    Matic on MetaMask<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    If you can see the ‘Polygon Mainnet’ on the network selection dropdown menu, you’ve successfully added it to MetaMask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Add Custom Tokens to MetaMask?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Now you can use your MetaMask wallet with the Polygon Network. To add a custom token not available on MetaMask, follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step #1: Search for the Token\u2019s Contract Address<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Navigate to PolygonScan, search for the token, and copy the token’s contract address. If the token isn\u2019t on PolygonScan, try Etherscan<\/a> or the token\u2019s official site to find its social contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step #2: Add Custom Token<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Return to your MetaMask wallet homepage, and click on Import Tokens<\/strong> from the Assets<\/strong> tab on the bottom. Switch to Custom Tokens<\/strong> at the top, and enter the token\u2019s contract address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If the token symbol and decimal don’t autofill automatically, go to the network’s block explorer and find the token. Click Add Custom Token<\/strong> and Import Tokens<\/strong> to finish the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The newly added token will be displayed in your MetaMask wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Note that your wallet can still receive tokens that haven’t been imported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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