Step 1: Open MetaMask
- Open the MetaMask extension in your web browser. Ensure that you have already installed MetaMask and set up your wallet.
Step 2: Accessing Network Settings
- Click on the network selection dropdown at the top of the MetaMask interface. This is usually set to the Ethereum Mainnet by default.
Step 3: Adding a New Network
- At the bottom of the network list, find and click on the “Add Network” button or “Custom RPC” depending on the version of MetaMask you are using.
Step 4: Entering Network Details
- In the “Add a Network” screen, you will need to enter the details for the Binance Smart Chain. The key details to enter are as follows:
- Network Name: Binance Smart Chain (or a name of your choice).
- New RPC URL: Enter the Binance Smart Chain RPC URL. For BSC Mainnet, it is typically something like
https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org/. (Please confirm the correct URL from a reliable source). - ChainID: The Chain ID for BSC Mainnet is
56. - Symbol: The currency symbol is
BNB. - Block Explorer URL: For BSC, you can use
https://bscscan.com.
Step 5: Saving and Selecting BSC
- After entering all the details, click “Save” or “Add” to add the Binance Smart Chain to your MetaMask wallet.
- Once added, select Binance Smart Chain from the network dropdown to switch to the BSC network.
Step 6: Using BSC with MetaMask
- Now that you have added BSC to MetaMask, you can interact with BSC DApps, send and receive BSC tokens, and more, just as you would on the Ethereum network.
Conclusion:
- Adding the Binance Smart Chain network to your MetaMask wallet expands your capabilities in the world of cryptocurrencies, enabling you to interact with a broader range of DApps and tokens that are not available on the Ethereum network.
Note:
- Always ensure you get network details from reliable and official sources to avoid any risks or errors.