Metamask setup

MetaMask is a popular browser extension that allows users to interact with blockchain applications. This guide shows you how to configure MetaMask to work with the Filecoin mainnet, Calibration testnet, or the Hyperspace testnet.

Using ChainList

Chainlist is a website that lets users easily connect their wallets to EVM-compatible blockchains. Chainlist is managed by DeFi Llama. Chainlist is the simplest way to add the Filecoin network to your MetaMask wallet.

You can now use MetaMask to interact with the Filecoin network.

Manual process

If you can’t or don’t want to use Chainlist, you can add the Filecoin network to your MetaMask manually.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, you’ll need the following:

Steps

The process for configuring MetaMask to use Filecoin is fairly simple, but has some very specific variables that you must copy exactly.

You can now use MetaMask to interact with the Filecoin network.