How to create a network using MetaMask

MetaMask is a popular cryptocurrency wallet and gateway to decentralized applications (dApps) on the Ethereum blockchain. It allows us to manage Ethereum-based assets, interact with dApps, and securely store private keys.

Setting up the MetaMask extension

To setting up the MetaMask extension, please follow the following steps:

1. Install the MetaMask extension

• Open the browser and navigate to the MetaMask website.

• Click the “Get Chrome Extension” (or “any browser”) button.

• Follow the browser-specific instructions to add the MetaMask extension to the browser.

2. Add the MetaMask extension to the browser

• After installation, we should see the MetaMask fox icon in our browser toolbar.

• Click the icon to open the MetaMask extension.

3. Create a network

• Click the vertical ellipsis icon > go to settings > click Networks > click the “Add Network” button.

4. Configure the network

• After clicking the “Add a network” button, a new tab opens, where we will select the “Add a network manually” option. After this, a form will open, where we’ll have to configure our network.

• For the “Network name” field, enter <Your network name>.

• For the “New RPC URL” field, enter the application URL.

• For the “Chain ID” field, enter 31337.

• For the “Currency symbol” field, enter <Your currency symbol>.

• Click the “Save” button.

• Open MetaMask and click the networks drop-down menu.

Conclusion

Following the steps above, we can confidently set up MetaMask, secure our wallets, and begin exploring the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain applications.