How to Add Base Network to MetaMask: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re eager to explore the Base network and its exciting ecosystem using MetaMask, you’re in luck!

Adding Base as a custom network to MetaMask is a simple process that allows you to seamlessly interact with Base’s decentralized applications (DApps) and assets. Let’s walk through the steps together:

Step 1: Open MetaMask Extension

First things first, ensure that you have the MetaMask browser extension installed and open it in your browser.

Step 2: Access Network Selection Dropdown

Within the MetaMask extension, you’ll find a dropdown button at the top. Click on this button to open the network selection dropdown menu.

Step 3: Add Base Network

In the network selection dropdown menu, locate and click on the “Add network” button. If this option is not available to you, follow to the next step.

Step 4: Add Network Manually

After clicking on “Add network,” a dialog box will appear. Here, select “Add a network manually.”

Step 5: Enter Base Network

Details Now, you’ll need to enter the following information for Base mainnet:

• Network Name: Base Mainnet
• RPC Endpoint: https://mainnet.base.org
• Chain ID: 8453
• Currency Symbol: ETH
• Block Explorer: https://basescan.org

Ensure that you input the details accurately to avoid any issues.

Step 6: Save Base Network

Once you’ve entered the Base network details, tap the “Save” button to save Base as a network in MetaMask.

Step 7: Connect to Base Network

Congratulations! You’ve successfully added the Base network to MetaMask. To start using Base, simply select it from the network selection dropdown menu.

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