Canto is a layer-1 blockchain built to deliver on the promise of DEFI. as a post-traditional, financial movement, canto enables accessibility, transparency, and freedom for the new system.
To add Canto ( CANTO) to MetaMask. There are three ways to add Canto ( CANTO ) to MetaMask
- Steps to Add Canto to MetaMask
- Steps to Add Canto to MetaMask through Chainlist
- Steps to Add Canto to Metamask Mobile Applications.
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Canto Network Details
| Network Name | Canto |
| Network URL | https://canto.slingshot.finance |
| Chain Id | 7700 |
| Currency Symbol | CANTO |
| Block Explorer URL | https://evm.explorer.canto.io |
Steps to Add Canto to MetaMask
1. Install MetaMask & Create an Account
You can skip this step if you have already installed MetaMask
First, you need to the MetaMask Website to download the extension
MetaMask extensions are available on Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge.
Once you download the extension, click on the extension.
You must set a password and store your secret recovery phrases during the account creation process.
If you have not set up a MetaMask wallet, you can check out this guide: How to Create a MetaMask Wallet: A Step-by-Step Guide
2. Click Add Network
Once you are done with the installation and account creation process, you need to launch your MetaMask wallet extension.
Click the network dropdown box.
Then, click Add Network
3. Add the Canto ( CANTO ) Network
A window will appear after clicking Add Network to allow you to add a custom network.
You need to add the details one by one manually
We recommend you copy-paste the details instead of typing.
Canto ( CANTO ) Network Details:
Network Name: Canto
Network URL:https://canto.slingshot.finance
Chain ID: 7700
Currency Symbol: CANTO
Block Explorer URL: https://evm.explorer.canto.io
After copy-pasting the above network details, you need to click Save.
The Canto network will automatically get changed on your MetaMask Network.
You can confirm this by navigating into your MetaMask Wallet
Steps to Add Canto ( CANTO ) to MetaMask Application Through ChainList
1. Install MetaMask & Create an Account
You can skip this step if you have already installed MetaMask
First, you need to the MetaMask Website to download the extension
MetaMask is an extension for Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge.
Once you download the extension, click on the extension.
You must set a password and store your secret recovery phrases during the account creation process.
If you have not set up a MetaMask wallet, you can check out this guide: How to Create a MetaMask Wallet: A Step-by-Step Guide
2. Go to ChainList and Search Canto
Go to ChainList and Search Canto.
By Clicking Connect Wallet, You can connect your MetaMask Wallet to ChainList.
Click Next and Click Connect
3. Add Canto to MetaMask
After Connecting your MetaMask to the ChainList.
You can click “Add to MetaMask”
You receive a notification from MetaMask, and Click Approve.
Then Click Switch Network
The Canto Network has been added to your MetaMask Wallet.
You can confirm by navigating to the MetaMask Wallet.
Steps to Add Canto ( CANTO ) to MetaMask Mobile Application
- Install Metamask Mobile Application
- Tap on Setting
- Tap on Add Network
- Add the Canto ( CANTO ) Network
1. Install Metamask Mobile Application
If you already have MetaMask mobile application installed, you can skip this step.
MetaMask applications can be downloaded here: Android and IOS
After the download, open the application and tap on Get Started.
Now, you will be able to see two options; Create a New Wallet and I already have a wallet
If you already have an account in the MetaMask wallet. You need to tap on I already have a wallet and enter your seed phrase.
Otherwise, you need to tap on Create a New Wallet.
Creating a new wallet is a simple task.
You must set a password and store your seed phrase/ recovery phrase.
2. Tap on Settings
After the installation, you need to tap on the three parallel lines on the top left side of your MetaMask application.
Then, you need to tap on Settings.
3. Tap on Add Network
Now, you will be able to see multiple options
Just tap on Networks.
Now, you see networks that are already added to your MetaMask application.
To add the Canto network, you need to tap on Add Network.
4. Add the Canto Network
You need to manually add the Canto network details one by one.
We recommend you copy-paste the details instead of typing
Canto ( CANTO ) Network Details:
Network Name: Canto
Network URL:https://canto.slingshot.finance
Chain ID: 7700
Currency Symbol: CANTO
Block Explorer URL: https://evm.explorer.canto.io
After copy-pasting the above network details, tap on Save.
After you have tapped on Save, the Canto network will automatically get changes on your MetaMask wallet applications.
That’s it, You have successfully added the Canto( CANTO) to MetaMask applications.
Conclusion
Adding Canto to MetaMask is a manual but simple task.
After connecting your MetaMask to Canto( CANTO), you can send/ receive CANTO.
You can click the network dropdown if you want to switch back to Ethereum Mainnet.
Then, Click Ethereum Mainnet.