How to add CELO to MetaMask: Step by Step Guide

Celo is a fully EVM Compatible proof of stake layer 1 protocol, featuring a fast ultralight client and built-in stablecoins, collateralized by crypto and natural assets. 

We have covered 3 ways to add the CELO network to MetaMask. 

There are ways to add Celo Mainnet ( CELO ) to MetaMask 

  • Steps to Add Celo to MetaMask 
  • Steps to Add Celo to MetaMask through Chainlist 
  • Steps to Add Celo to Metamask Mobile Applications. 

Steps to Add Celo to MetaMask 

  1. Install MetaMask & Create an Account 
  2. Click Add Network 
  3. Add the Celo Network

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 available as an extension on Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge.

Once you download the extension, click on the extension. 

You need to 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 

MetaMask Add Network

3. Add the Celo 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. 

Celo Network Details :

Network Name: Celo Mainnet

Network URL:https://forno.celo.org

Chain ID: 42220

Currency Symbol: CELO

Block Explorer URL: https://explorer.celo.org

After copy-pasting the above network details, you need to click Save. 

The Celo network will automatically get changed on your MetaMask Network. 

You can confirm this by navigating into your MetaMask Wallet 

Steps to Add Celo  to MetaMask Application Through ChainList 

  1. Install MetaMask and Create an Account 
  2. Go to ChainList and Seach Celo 
  3. Add Celo 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 is available as an extension on Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge.

Once you download the extension, click on the extension. 

You need to 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 Celo 

Go to ChainList and Search Celo

By Clicking Connect Wallet, You can connect your MetaMask Wallet to ChainList.

Click Next and Click Connect

3. Add Celo to MetaMask 

After Connecting your MetaMask to the ChainList.

You can click  “Add to MetaMask

You receive a notification from MetaMask, Click Approve

Then Click Switch Network

The Celo Network has been added to your MetaMask Wallet. 

You can confirm by navigating to the MetaMask Wallet. 

Steps to Add Celo  to MetaMask Mobile Application 

  1. Install Metamask Mobile Application
  2. Tap on Setting
  3. Tap on Add Network 
  4. Add the Celo 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 MetaMask wallet. You need to tap on I already have a wallet and enter your seed phrase. 

Creating a new wallet is a simple task. 

You need to 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. 

Metamask Mobile Setting

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 Celo network, you need to tap on Add Network. 

Metamask Add Network Mobile

4. Add the Celo Network 

You need to manually add the Celo network details one by one. 

We recommend you copy-paste the details instead of typing 

Celo  Network Details :

Network Name: Celo Mainnet

Network URL:https://forno.celo.org

Chain ID: 42220

Currency Symbol: CELO

Block Explorer URL: https://explorer.celo.org

After copy-pasting the above network details, tap on Save. 

After you have tapped on Save, the Celo network will automatically get changes on your MetaMask wallet applications. 

That’s it, You have successfully added the Celo to MetaMask applications. 

Conclusion 

Adding Celo to MetaMask is a manual but simple task. 

After connecting your MetaMask to Celo, you can send/ receive Celo. 

If you want to switch back to Ethereum Mainnet, you can click the network dropdown. 

Then, Click Ethereum Mainnet.

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