Metamask is an innovative platform that allows users to navigate Web3 and manage crypto assets on different networks. Metamask is available as an extension and an application for both Android and iOS devices. Using this smart platform, you can create a new wallet as well as import an old wallet supported by other blockchain networks. Hence, you can easily add the BNB Smart Chain network to MetaMask as it supports a wide range of blockchain networks. It offers various options to add the BNB Smart Chain network, such as using BSCscan Explorer, manually, a mobile app, etc. In this write-up, you will learn how you can add the BNB Smart Chain Network to MetaMask using different methods. So let’s get started!
Method 1: Use BSCscan Explorer
This is one of the straightforward and simple methods that helps you add the BNB Smart Chain Network to MetaMask. BSCscan Explorer is a blockchain explorer for the BNB Smart Chain. It allows you to add your network directly to MetaMask. Here are simple steps that allow you to do this:
- Visit BscScan’s website
- Go to BSCscan in your browser
- Scroll to the bottom and click the “Add BSC Network” button (MetaMask icon)
- Approve network addition in the browser
- After pressing the approve button, you can switch to the BSC network.
With this last configuration, you can successfully add the BNB Smart Chain to MetaMask.
Method 2: Add BSC Manually
- Open Your Metamask
- Under Networks → Add Network → Add a network manually.
- Choose Network Name: Smart Chain (or BNB Smart Chain)
- You can also add the network manually.
- In this option, a new window will appear in front of you. Fill out all the required RPC details in it, such as:
- RPC URL: https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org/
- Chain ID: 56
- Currency Symbol: BNB
- Once you have filled in all the details, click save to complete the manual addition.
- Save to complete the manual addition.
Method 3: Via MetaMask Mobile App
- Open the MetaMask mobile app
- Tap the network dropdown
- Go to Add Network
- Choose BNB Smart Chain from the presets
- Input the RPC details manually in the window.
- Save the changes this way, you can easily complete adding of BNB Smart Chain to your network.
Method 4: Use Chainlist
- Open Chainlist.org
- Search for BNB Smart Chain
- Click Connect Wallet and then Add to MetaMask to import the network
Final Thoughts
MetaMask is a smart and user-friendly platform that provides seamless access to web3, Dapps apps and manages crypto assets. It supports all the major blockchain networks and millions of currencies. You can easily access, import, buy, sell, stake, and transfer crypto assets using MetaMask. It provides easy and multiple methods to add additional currencies to its wallets. Using these methods, you can also add the BNB Smart Chain Network to Metask.
