Moombeam is Solidy Smart Contract on Polkadot. It simplifies the developer experience by combining full Ethereum compatibility with the power of Polkadot, including scalability, cross, chain integrations, and on-chain governance.
Glimmer ( GLMR ) is the utility token of the Moonbeam Network, Moonbeam’s primary deployment on the Polkadot network that serves as a developer-friendly parachain.
To add Moonbeam GLMR to MetaMask Three ways to add Moonbeam ( GLMR ) to MetaMask
- Steps to Add Moonbeam to MetaMask
- Steps to Add Moonbeam to MetaMask through Chainlist
- Steps to Add Moonbeam to Metamask Mobile Applications.
Steps to Add Moonbeam (GLMR) to MetaMask
- Install MetaMask & Create an Account
- Click Add Network
- Add the Moonbeam 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 Moonbeam ( GLMR ) 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.
Moonbeam ( GLMR ) Network Details :
Network Name: Moonbeam
Network URL:https://rpc.api.moonbeam.network
Chain ID: 1284
Currency Symbol: GLMR
Block Explorer URL: https://moonbeam.moonscan.io
After copy-pasting the above network details, you need to click Save.
The Moonbeam network will automatically get changed on your MetaMask Network.
You can confirm this by navigating into your MetaMask Wallet
Steps to Add Moonbeam ( GLMR ) to MetaMask Application Through ChainList
- Install MetaMask and Create an Account
- Go to ChainList and Seach Moonbeam
- Add Moonbeam 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 Moonbeam
Go to ChainList and Search Moonbeam.
By Clicking Connect Wallet, You can connect your MetaMask Wallet to ChainList.
Click Next and Click Connect.
3. Add Moonbeam 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 Moonbeam Network has been added to your MetaMask Wallet.
You can confirm by navigating to the MetaMask Wallet.
Steps to Add Moonbeam ( GLMR ) to MetaMask Mobile Application
- Install Metamask Mobile Application
- Tap on Setting
- Tap on Add Network
- Add the Moonbeam ( GLMR ) 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 Moonbeam network, you need to tap on Add Network.
4. Add the Moonbeam Network
You need to manually add the Moonbeam network details one by one.
We recommend you copy-paste the details instead of typing
Moonbeam ( GLMR ) Network Details :
Network Name: Moonbeam
Network URL:https://rpc.api.moonbeam.network
Chain ID: 1284
Currency Symbol: GLMR
Block Explorer URL: https://moonbeam.moonscan.io
After copy-pasting the above network details, tap on Save.
After you have tapped on Save, the Moonbeam network will automatically get changes on your MetaMask wallet applications.
That’s it, You have successfully added the Moonbeam( GLMR) to MetaMask applications.
Conclusion
Adding Moonbeam to MetaMask is a manual but simple task.
After connecting your MetaMask to Moonbeam you can send/ receive GLMR.
If you want to switch back to Ethereum Mainnet, you can click the network dropdown.
Then, Click Ethereum Mainnet.
