How to add Songbird Canary Network ( SGB ) to MetaMask

Songbird is the Canary network for Flare. Flare is a new Layer-1 blockchain that enables secure universal interoperability between chains scaling the use of blockchain by enabling all digital assets and on-chain information to flow freely. 

Songbird will have its own token, ($SGB) which be distributed once only and in the same ratio to the same recipients of the FLR distribution. SGB token can be used to perform a governance role. 

There are ways to add Songbird Canary ( SGB ) to MetaMask 

• Steps to Add Songbird Canary ( SGB ) to MetaMask 
• Steps to Add Songbird Canary (SGB ) to MetaMask through ChainList. 
• Steps to Add Songbird Canary (SGB ) to Metamask Mobile Applications. 

Steps to Add Songbird Canary Network ( SGB ) to MetaMask 

1. Install MetaMask & Create an Account 
2. Click Add Network 
3. Add the Songbird Canary 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 Songbird Canary ( SGB ) 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. 

Songbird Canary ( SGB ) Network Details :

Network Name: Songbird Canary-Network 

Network URL:https://songbird.towolabs.com/rpc

Chain ID: 19

Currency Symbol: SGB 

Block Explorer URL: https://songbird-explorer.flare.network

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

The Songbird Canary network will automatically get changed on your MetaMask Network. 

You can confirm this by navigating into your MetaMask Wallet 

Steps to Add Songbird Canary ( SGB ) to MetaMask Application Through ChainList 

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

Go to ChainList and Search Songbird Canary. 

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

Click Next and Click Connect

3. Add Songbird Canary 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 Songbird Canary Network has been added to your MetaMask Wallet. 

You can confirm by navigating to the MetaMask Wallet. 

Steps to Add Songbird Canary ( SGB ) to MetaMask Mobile Application 

1. Install Metamask Mobile Application
2. Tap on Setting
3. Tap on Add Network 
4. Add the Songbird Canary ( SGB ) 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 Songbird Canary network, you need to tap on Add Network. 

4. Add the Songbird Canary Network 

You need to manually add the Songbird Canary network details one by one. 

We recommend you copy-paste the details instead of typing 

Songbird Canary ( SGB ) Network Details :

Network Name: Songbird Canary-Network 

Network URL:https://songbird.towolabs.com/rpc

Chain ID: 19

Currency Symbol: SGB 

Block Explorer URL: https://songbird-explorer.flare.network

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

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

That’s it, You have successfully added the Songbird Canary( SGB) to MetaMask applications. 

Conclusion 

Adding Songbird Canary to MetaMask is a manual but simple task. 

After connecting your MetaMask to Songbird Canary( SGB), you can send/ receive SGB. 

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

Then, Click Ethereum Mainnet.