How to add Moonriver ( MOVR) to MetaMask

Moonriver is a full Ethereum-like environment and works with industry-standard Ethereum tools, DApps, and protocols. Moonriver minimizes the changes required to run the existing Solidity smart contracts on the network. 

MOVR is the utility token of the Moonriver Network.

There are ways to add Moonriver ( MOVR ) to MetaMask 

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

Steps to Add Moonriver to MetaMask 

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

3. Add the Moonriver ( MOVR ) 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. 

Moonriver ( MOVR ) Network Details :

Network Name: Moonriver

Network URL:https://rpc.api.moonriver.moonbeam.network

Chain ID: 1285

Currency Symbol: MOVR 

Block Explorer URL: https://moonriver.moonscan.io

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

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

You can confirm this by navigating into your MetaMask Wallet 

Steps to Add Moonriver ( MOVR ) to MetaMask Application Through ChainList 

1. Install MetaMask and Create an Account 
2. Go to ChainList and Seach Moonriver 
3. Add Moonriver 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 Moonriver 

Go to ChainList and Search Moonriver. 

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

Click Next and Click Connect

3. Add Moonriver 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 Moonriver Network has been added to your MetaMask Wallet. 

You can confirm by navigating to the MetaMask Wallet. 

Steps to Add Moonriver ( MOVR ) to MetaMask Mobile Application 

1. Install Metamask Mobile Application
2. Tap on Setting
3. Tap on Add Network 
4. Add the Moonriver ( MOVR ) 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. 

Otherwise, you need to tap on Create a New Wallet. 

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. 

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 Moonriver network, you need to tap on Add Network. 

4. Add the Moonriver Network 

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

We recommend you copy-paste the details instead of typing 

Moonriver ( MOVR ) Network Details

Network Name: Moonriver

Network URL:https://rpc.api.moonriver.moonbeam.network

Chain ID: 1285

Currency Symbol: MOVR 

Block Explorer URL: https://moonriver.moonscan.io

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

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

That’s it, You have successfully added the Moonriver( MOVR) to MetaMask applications. 

Conclusion 

Adding Moonriver to MetaMask is a manual but simple task. 

After connecting your MetaMask to Moonriver Network, you can send/ receive MOVR. 

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

Then, Click Ethereum Mainnet.