Velas network can be added into MetaMask in two ways:
- Automatically: It is the easiest way to add the Velas network to MetaMask.
- Manually: Though it is a manual task, it is simple.
To add Velas Network to MetaMask automatically, you need to go to the TokenMagic website. Connect your MetaMask wallet and find Velas. Lastly, click on ADD.
To add Velas Network to MetaMask manually, you need to click the network dropdown menu on MetaMask. Then, click Add Network and add the details manually.
Steps to Add Velas Network to MetaMask Automatically
1. Install MetaMask
If you have already installed MetaMask wallet, you can skip this step.
First, you need to download the MetaMask wallet.
MetaMask wallet is available as multiple browser extensions, iOS, and Android applications.
You can download the MetaMask wallet here.
After downloading the wallet, you need to create an account.
The account creation process includes storing the seed phrase and creating a strong password.
You can refer to this guide for a step-by-step process: How to Create a MetaMask Wallet: A Step by Step Guide.
2. Go to TokenMagic
Visit the TokenMagic website.
TokenMagic is the Dapp helper for all Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains.
3. Connect your MetaMask Wallet
Once you are inside the website, you need to connect your MetaMask wallet to proceed further.
To connect your MetaMask wallet to the TokenMagic website, you need to click Connect to a wallet.
Then, select MetaMask.
MetaMask extension will open up, there you need to select Next and Connect respectively.
Now, the connection must have been established.
4. Click ADD
After establishing the connection, you can add Velas to MetaMask.
There you can see multiple options: CHAINS, TOKENS, MINT, and AIRDROP.
By default, you will be on the CHAINS tab.
On that tab, you will be able to see Velas, Velas Testnet, and other chains.
To add Velas automatically, you need to click ADD located under Velas.
You have configured your MetaMask wallet for the Velas network.
Steps to Add Velas Network to MetaMask Manually
1. Install MetaMask
If you have already installed MetaMask wallet, you can skip this step.
First, you need to download the MetaMask wallet.
MetaMask wallet is available as multiple browser extensions, iOS, and Android applications.
You can download the MetaMask wallet here.
After downloading the wallet, you need to create an account.
The account creation process includes storing the seed phrase and creating a strong password.
You can refer to this guide for a step-by-step process: How to Create a MetaMask Wallet: A Step by Step Guide.
2. Click Add Network
Open your MetaMask wallet extension.
Click the network selection dropdown menu.
Then, click the Add Network button.
3. Add Details
After clicking the Add Network, a window for adding a custom network will appear.
You need to add the details one by one manually.
Ensure to trust only the authentic Network. MetaMask will not be responsible in case of a malicious network provider recording your activity.
Copy-paste the following details accordingly:
Network Name: Velas Network
New RPC URL: https://evmexplorer.velas.com/rpc
Chain ID: 106
Currency Symbol: VLX
Block Explorer URL: https://evmexplorer.velas.com/rpc
After copy-pasting the above details, click on Save.
This will add the Velas Network to MetaMask.
Once you have clicked on the Save, your network will automatically get changed.
You can confirm that you have successfully added the Velas Network by navigating into your MetaMask wallet.
On your MetaMask wallet, you can see the VLX icon along with the VLX balance.
Conclusion
You will be able to see Velas Network on your MetaMask after performing the above steps.
You can actually add Velas Network to MetaMask in 2 ways: Automatic and Manual.
Both are the simple steps involved.
Now, you can send and receive VLX on your MetaMask wallet and access dApps.
To switch back to the ‘Ethereum Network’ on your MetaMask wallet, you need to click the network selection dropdown and select ‘Ethereum Mainnet’.
