Use MetaMask For BNB Smart Chain

!!! Tip If you encounter any network configuration issues in MetaMask, please make sure you have the latest version running.

What is it?

MetaMask was created out of the needs of creating more secure and usable Ethereum-based web sites. In particular, it handles account management and connecting the user to the blockchain. It’s supported in Chrome, Brave, and Safari browsers.

Install

Example: Install MetaMask in Brave browser

• Open Extension Category in Brave: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensionsSearch for MetaMask

!!! warning Note: Make sure it’s offered by metamask.io

• Click on “Add to Brave”

That’s it! You have successfully installed MetaMask extension in Brave!

!!! Tip The workflow is the same for all browsers

Create an account in MetaMask for BNB Smart Chain

1. Click on the “Create a wallet” button

2. Create Password of at least 8 characters

3. Click on “Create” and then write down your backup phrase.

4. Select each phrase in order to make sure it is correct then click “Confirm”.

Congratulations! you have create your MetaMask account!

Connect Your MetaMask With BNB Smart Chain

1. Go to setting page

2. Add a new network

• Testnet

  • Network Name: BNB Smart Chain Testnet
  • RPC URLs
  • ChainID: 0x61, 97 in decimal (if 97 doesn’t work, try 0x61)
  • Symbol: BNB
  • Block Explorer: https://testnet.bscscan.com

• Mainnet

  • Network Name: BNB Smart Chain Mainnet
  • RPC URLs
  • ChainID: 0x38, 56 in decimal (if 56 doesn’t work, try 0x38)
  • Symbol: BNB
  • Block Explorer: https://bscscan.com

Transfer BNB to other BNB Smart Chain address

1. Log in to your MetaMask

2. Click on Send button

3. Copy the receiver’s address in the box

4. Input the the amount of tokens you want to transfer and then press the "Next" button

5. Click on the "Market" icon to modify the default gas fees

6. Go to Advanced Options to edit the default gas fees

7. Update the "Max Base Fee" and the "Priority Fee" options to a higher value than the default. For mainnet set it to 3 GWEI. Make sure to select the "Always use these value and advanced setting as default". Then click on the save button.

8. Confirm your transaction by clicking the confirm button.

9. Once your transaction is confirmed, check it on block explorer. Click on the transaction to open its details and then on "View on Block Explorer".

caution

Since the release of v8.1.3, MetaMask sometimes displays the warning message "Invalid Custom Network". To solve this issue, click on "Settings" and enter Chain ID of BNB Smart Chain network again. If 56 doesn’t work, try 0x38.