> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://avata-network.gitbook.io/avata/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://avata-network.gitbook.io/avata/guide/wallet-setup-metamask.md).

# Wallet Setup: Metamask

### Installing Metamask

MetaMask provides the simplest yet most secure way to connect to blockchain-based applications. Please install MetaMask on your Chrome, Brave or Firefox browser via [**this link**](https://metamask.io/).

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### Connecting Metamask to Avalanche C-Chain

![Click on the image to enlarge.](https://701683877-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F3VmZMmgAg0WDNq427Pdp%2Fuploads%2FotbAeabE1y4TTmxEWjb5%2Fx22.png?alt=media\&token=8e32e585-04c2-4e22-8f36-e3bd24472333)

1. Login to MetaMask on your browser.
2. At the top of the Metamask interface, select the network dropdown menu.
3. Select **Add Network**.
4. A new Metamask tab will open (like the above image) and you can continue to fill in the Avalanche Network information:\
   a) **Network Name:** Avalanche Network\
   b) **New RPC URL:** <https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc\\>
   c) **Chain ID:** 43114\
   d) **Symbol:** AVAX\
   e) **Explorer:** <https://snowtrace.io/>
5. Select **Save**.

### Adding Avalanche-compatible Token on Metamask

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1. Open Metamask on your browser.
2. Select Import tokens.
3. Enter the information for the token you wish to import (you can find this easily on [<mark style="color:blue;">**snowtrace.io**</mark>](https://snowtrace.io/))
4. The token information will usually auto-fill.&#x20;
5. Select **Add Custom Token** to save.

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Your Avalanche-compatible token is now viewable in Metamask via the Avalanche network. You may repeat this process for other tokens if you wish.