# 3. Add Network to Metamask

### Add Network

* **Via Metamask Extension :**

  * Open your Metamask extension or app.
  * Click on your account icon in the top right corner.

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  * From the dropdown menu, select "Select Network" in the left corner

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  * In the Settings menu, scroll down and find the "Networks" section.
  * Click on "Add Network."

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  * Click “Add” or “Add Network” If the network that you looking for had not found

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  * You will see a form with the following fields:

    * **Network Name:** Give the network a name (e.g., "Custom Network").
    * **New RPC URL:** Enter the RPC (Remote Procedure Call) URL for the network you want to add.
    * **Chain ID:** Provide the Chain ID associated with the network.
    * **Symbol:** Enter the network's cryptocurrency symbol (e.g., ETH).
    * **Block Explorer URL:** Optionally, you can add the URL for a block explorer specific to this network.

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  * Fill in these details based on the information provided for the custom network you want to add.\ <br>
* **Via** [**Chainlist.org**](http://chainlist.org) **:**

  * Access the Chainlist website ([chainlist.org](http://chainlist.org)).
  * On the Chainlist website, you'll find a list of various networks.
  * Search and select the network you want to add.
  * Click on the network you've chosen
  * Click “connect Wallet”

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  * Click "Add to Metamask". This action will automatically show the required network details in your Metamask extension or app.

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  * Once the details are filled, you need to confirm or save the network settings in Metamask.

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  * After that, the custom network was added to your Metamask.
  * Now you can select it from the network dropdown in Metamask to switch to this custom network.

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