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# How to - Connecting to Metamask

## Requirements:

* MetaMask is installed in your browser.
* Metamask application is [downloaded](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12A2ka0k7pw) from the mobile App Store or Google Play Store.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Please take notice of the wallet extension that you are downloading, only access it from a trusted site. Phishing website will try to imitate the real one!**\
\
Refer to the Defi Safety practices on the Miscellaneous page for further info.
{% endhint %}

## 1. Click on the icon in the top right.

![](/files/4TlpD97vl3mB73CN2lm2)

## 2. Click on "Settings".

![](/files/8NFmta0ZkCHPe0sHocCT)

## 3. Click on "Networks".

![](/files/El496PwpqpWQMWgkyhj0)

## 4. Click on "Add Network".

![](/files/Y8X1liNkZamSM7Y4jQcO)

## 5. Input the following information and click "Save".

![](/files/HNq3bio40wETkC3ynXJj)

{% hint style="info" %}
Please check the **RPC** up time during congestion to avoid slow transaction finality.
{% endhint %}

```
Network Name:       Fantom Opera
New RPC URL:        https://rpc.ftm.tools/
Chain ID:           250
Currency Symbol:    FTM
Block Explorer URL: https://ftmscan.com/
```

## 6. You are now connected and can switch between networks by clicking on the Networks Tab in MetaMask.

![](/files/56RAueRkfyXfYJyEAAmC)