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# Connect to Metamask

## Requirements

* [x] *Web*: Metamask browser extension is downloaded\
  <https://metamask.io/download/>\
  *Mobile*: Metamask app is downloaded from App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android)
* [x] Metamask wallet is set-up

## Steps

### 1. Click on the icon in the upper-right corner

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### 2. Click on 'Settings' in the drop-down menu

## ![](/files/QnrnSMf2GCyKowmVu8Q1)

### 3. Click on 'Networks' on the left-side menu, then click 'Add a network'

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### 4. Click on the 'Add' button next to desired network

<figure><img src="/files/LyMDv9yrEQdUabSQGH9z" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="warning" %}
If 'Add' option is unavailable, click 'Add a network manually' & enter network info. Example for Arbitrum below
{% endhint %}

```
Network name:        Arbitrum One
New RPC URL:         https://arb1.arbitrum.io/rpc
Chain ID:            42161
Currency symbol:     ETH
Block Explorer URL:  https://arbiscan.io
```

### 5. Click on 'Ethereum Mainnet' in the upper-right to switch networks

![](/files/xkbr59ROKZEmJRl19sHs)