Metamask tutorial

Instructions on setting up the Polygon Network for your MetaMask wallet.

1) Install the web browser extension for MetaMask.

MetaMask browser extension

2) Create a new MetaMask wallet or import an existing one.

Create or import your wallet.

3) Change the connected blockchain network by clicking on the button dropdown setting for network. If the Polygon (MATIC) Network does not exist, we'll need to add it.

Button dropdown for blockchain network.

4) Scroll down to the bottom of the dropdown for network selection, and then select Custom RPC.

Select Custom RPC.

5) Enter the Polygon (MATIC) Network details exactly as listed below. Then click Save.

  • Network Name: Polygon (MATIC).

  • New RPC URL: https://rpc-mainnet.matic.network

  • Chain ID: 137

  • Currency Symbol: MATIC

  • Block Explorer URL: https://explorer.matic.network/

6) Success! You have now configured the Polygon (MATIC) Network correctly for MetaMask.

7) When connected to the PolyGoon Swap / AMM / Yield Farm make sure that MetaMask is connected to the Polygon (MATIC) Network in the dropdown setting for network.

Connected to Polygon (MATIC) Network.

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