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.

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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.

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  • 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.

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