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.
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.
Open your browser and open the MetaMask plugin. If you haven’t opened the MetaMask plugin before, you’ll be prompted to create a new wallet. Follow the prompts to create a wallet.
Pick one a block explorers, and enter the URL into the Block explorer (optional) field.
Review the values in the fields and click Save.
The Filecoin network should now be shown in your MetaMask window.
Done!
Open your browser and open the MetaMask plugin. If you haven’t opened the MetaMask plugin before, you’ll be prompted to create a new wallet. Follow the prompts to create a wallet.
Pick one a block explorers, and enter the URL into the Block explorer (optional) field.
Review the values in the fields and click Save.
The Filecoin network should now be shown in your MetaMask window.
Done!
Open your browser and open the MetaMask plugin. If you haven’t opened the MetaMask plugin before, you’ll be prompted to create a new wallet. Follow the prompts to create a wallet.
Pick one a block explorers, and enter the URL into the Block explorer (optional) field.
Review the values in the fields and click Save.
The Filecoin network should now be shown in your MetaMask window.
Done!
Open your browser and open the MetaMask plugin. If you haven’t opened the MetaMask plugin before, you’ll be prompted to create a new wallet. Follow the prompts to create a wallet.
Click the user circle and select Settings:
Select Networks.
Click Add a network.
Scroll down and click Add a network manually.
Enter the following information into the fields:
Field
Value
Network name
Filecoin Local testnet
New RPC URL
http://localhost:1234/rpc/v1
Chain ID
31415926
Currency symbol
tFIL
Pick one a block explorers, and enter the URL into the Block explorer (optional) field.
Review the values in the fields and click Save.
The Filecoin network should now be shown in your MetaMask window.
Done!
You can now use MetaMask to interact with the Filecoin network.