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Looking for an easy way to get started using Coinbase’s Base network on your MetaMask wallet? In this guide, we’ll break down how you can add Base to MetaMask — on desktop and mobile!
Can I add Base to MetaMask?
Yes. Base and other Layer-2 networks built on Ethereum can be added to your MetaMask wallet.
Base Network Information (You’ll need this info to connect your MetaMask wallet to Base!)
- Network Name: Base Mainnet
- New RPC URL: https://mainnet.base.org
- Chain ID: 8453
- Currency Symbol: ETH
- Block Explorer URL (Optional): https://basescan.org
How to add Base to MetaMask on desktop
1. Open your MetaMask wallet, then click the button on the top-left labeled ‘Ethereum mainnet’.
![Metamask dashboard](https://coinledger.io/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto/https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/614c99cf4f23700c8aa3752a/666078fc14ba24d01ba4aaea_AD_4nXdCST8ksd50NVtgV4EDH0LuUHhE5pBD3fRNzOMjG-Kd8s1h9RJAa8VwI688CTmPfgrgouHqMxnIc6MqpTCoX9NwisD5YyT3n26n9uGs35IuCsRbWulppAlpE6vOsI2jmTvAZRYo5NT29nvEfbaG0R_WuhM.png)
2. Clicking this button should open up a network selector. Click the button at the bottom labeled ‘Add Network’.
![Metamask select network](https://coinledger.io/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto/https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/614c99cf4f23700c8aa3752a/666078fc969e6361c2bfea4c_AD_4nXfxnCGphlRkVITGQgmaMO7eoeotb28nH7YjXT6c9CZVeRO1nLFHMi99tCEOHV5sPezbtwHnNRcebu7MFkFgv8ZxM3fpdrERdDw0pojb60CY2mQ2W7kUFDVTUXtENeYm5vBSpey1VEvy3TzrOKPZTDDx_pQ.png)
3. Click the button at the bottom labeled ‘Add a network manually’.
![Metamask add network](https://coinledger.io/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto/https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/614c99cf4f23700c8aa3752a/666078fc0a1728ec9ed24e73_AD_4nXebYPwVhk1iQlu6BRi4KSu2bDq5K-Son7ocPYO_3A7smX7l3HEKm6KTEcBz_XMga8V4yPginUsHhrDpkM6DEmDLXjJ9nA1KT3qODNYn2Ofkm3HHqXiRIELwe-_gIdXcmDmf8fIXmxqVQrs40M6po8NxYA.png)
4. At this time, you’ll be asked to ‘Add a network manually’. Use the information provided above to fill out the required information. Then click ‘Save’.
![Metamask save network](https://coinledger.io/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto/https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/614c99cf4f23700c8aa3752a/666078fcd1cf2e192ecf1289_AD_4nXfPNe2Sbhl29IxRGJ5zISKOHLdUStRf_3EGztj9HNm3vwT9P3Lp0FuA2jLegyHJFGrCm5b8zoWkmdOyLXeqcWngaeivnWI0kkt79aFCT21PxDveutNq-VaQlhDYZkH0jj2M5V9KR2KZMQUk8jVO7rVivLg.png)
5. If you’ve followed all the steps correctly, you should see a pop-up saying that Base has been added to your MetaMask!
![Metamask add network](https://coinledger.io/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto/https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/614c99cf4f23700c8aa3752a/666078fc4b59531b5d8917b5_AD_4nXfwbUbzYJXSVPhdXmhj9gZehU_HlVAqcFY_xFxkhoQOkGS5bsXiNwyhm5lQyxJBm6kS6c4aw5KeuIGav4tIEEgD6DYDptyqVHXK-tWPZXdFZj6G2uNht0HvM4756byhpaBtAOiMYF94LOdxVe3QOnMKsns.png)
How to add Base to MetaMask on mobile
1. Open the MetaMask app on your mobile device. Click the button on top labeled ‘Ethereum Main Network’.
![Base add to metamask](https://coinledger.io/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto/https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/614c99cf4f23700c8aa3752a/666078fce52a3910b37db4cc_AD_4nXcpn3oq-Z6lX0Vykor92mOW5tm_x9D9TYXGVEun32Zo_XtrfwDPcy_xndXo5cP1SATsz__Z7gaDkmof3fA809BpY3CfVu1Llpai9EqXOy2ityodSHI3iXuzGTgMHPaT5PujyDPlAXBbHFbkCBuOKqpWDK4.png)
2. Now you’ll see a network selector. Click the button labeled ‘Add Network’.
![Select network](https://coinledger.io/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto/https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/614c99cf4f23700c8aa3752a/666078fca48b497adb0fb61c_AD_4nXdmCoKoPB6PDziGI2TLuXnQypsa0viunObY2OVv9VcGA6fha7-ayWfiTrOtxUOJGWHqSQWrSsJvC6s7LgryBncu-fReaS6JZ6rygoq_6ajsKiLk7ju32DfvuFzCyFCHGl0fnG31OYmzHwh-zNFPIArq-Ug.png)
3. At this point, you should see ‘Base Mainnet’ under the ‘Popular’ tab. Alternatively, you can add Base under the ‘Custom networks tab.
![Base mainnet](https://coinledger.io/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto/https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/614c99cf4f23700c8aa3752a/666078fcf5cb15d2592ead12_AD_4nXcsVwkBi8L6wVCjw6pwClL0FvPIK8J3Fe0hbCTP2DJNMPgw0kViCvhiH3op0sJQNnECA-Bbc6tcygwqBUiE9q69AqBJTQrgxP4HqFJSaI2XDOWZLt503EoNruawPsF1HwpV8ijSU05j2QHzd6Rz1p9fd_w.jpeg)
4. Confirm that your information is correct, then click the ‘Confirm’ button.
![Custom network](https://coinledger.io/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto/https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/614c99cf4f23700c8aa3752a/666078fc35aa32c083985a1b_AD_4nXeHKA_6onkKIq5sywWIyZjsuYsN2079fNPff3ntdMDvk1DbUyivfPlmWtQR6I114VL5pmyadUAv5j7EqxrNren_SDbEjFkOWpGKjuIJ1-DNFjETaDIBd1dbwAJ4MO1o111q6-xt2ZC73B9ZTNR0DRiluqY.jpeg)
5. If you’ve followed all the steps outlined above, you have successfully added Base to your MetaMask wallet! You should see a pop-up labeled ‘New network added’.
![New network added to MetaMask](https://coinledger.io/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto/https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/614c99cf4f23700c8aa3752a/666078fe3d174e53bd9c3a65_AD_4nXc-S5lwoiUw7RJceTWXt8CFDXVb_SxVlkzOdsBOoKJvKjNHRO8cAtU7dLP4MiT_xlx52Y4TcyzfTlkpl4c7aZoQNnZs-FrwDvSIHK__snKLhkQzmCcNyWP6jts3R8dUsyg59RNaRzTXk38V9Mq5t3jxNA.jpeg)
What is the Base network and why should I add it to my MetaMask?
Base is a Layer 2 network developed by Coinbase and launched in 2023. The network is 100% open source and offers low fees and integrations with the Coinbase exchange!
Many popular decentralized applications (dApps) are built on Base — such as friend.tech, the Web3 social network. Adding Base to your MetaMask wallet allows you to easily interact with these dApps.
In conclusion
Adding Base to your MetaMask is a quick process that only takes a few minutes. When you’re finished, you’ll be able to interact with decentralized protocols and NFTs built on the Base network.
Frequently asked questions
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