MetaMask is a popular Ethereum wallet that allows you to interact with various decentralized applications (dApps) on the Ethereum network. However, did you know that you can also use MetaMask to access other blockchain networks, such as Avalanche?
Avalanche is a fast, scalable, and interoperable platform for launching decentralized applications and enterprise blockchain deployments. Avalanche supports multiple virtual machines, including the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), which means that you can use MetaMask to connect to Avalanche’s C-Chain, which is compatible with Ethereum smart contracts and tools.
In this article, we will show you how to add avalanche network to metamask in two ways: manually and through Snowtrace.
Adding Avalanche Network to MetaMask Manually
The first method is to add the Avalanche network details manually to your MetaMask wallet. This requires you to enter some information about the network, such as its name, RPC URL, chain ID, symbol, and explorer. Here are the steps to follow:
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Launch the MetaMask extension or mobile app and unlock your account.
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Click on the network dropdown box at the top right corner of the wallet. By default, it is set to Ethereum Mainnet.
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Select “Custom RPC” from the list of networks.
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Enter the following details for the Avalanche network:
• Network Name: Avalanche Network
• New RPC URL: https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc
• Chain ID: 43114
• Symbol: AVAX
• Block Explorer URL: https://snowtrace.io/
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Click “Save” to add the network to your MetaMask wallet.
You can now switch to the Avalanche network by clicking on the network dropdown box again and selecting “Avalanche Network”. You can also see your AVAX balance and send and receive AVAX tokens using your MetaMask wallet.
Adding Avalanche Network to MetaMask through Snowtrace
The second method is to add the Avalanche network to MetaMask through Snowtrace, which is a blockchain explorer for Avalanche. Snowtrace allows you to view transactions, blocks, addresses, contracts, tokens, and more on the Avalanche network. It also provides a convenient way to add the Avalanche network to your MetaMask wallet with just one click. Here are the steps to follow:
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Visit https://snowtrace.io/ using your web browser.
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Click on “Add C-Chain Network” at the bottom right corner of the website.
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A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm adding the network to your MetaMask wallet. Click “Approve”.
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Another pop-up window will appear asking you to switch network in your MetaMask wallet. Click “Switch Network”.
You can now access the Avalanche network using your MetaMask wallet through Snowtrace. You can also use Snowtrace to explore various dApps and tokens on the Avalanche network.
Conclusion
Adding Avalanche network to MetaMask is a simple and easy process that allows you to use your existing Ethereum wallet to interact with the Avalanche platform. You can choose either of the two methods described above: manually or through Snowtrace. Once you have added the network, you can enjoy the benefits of Avalanche’s fast, scalable, and interoperable platform for launching decentralized applications and enterprise blockchain deployments.
