# Setting Up MetaMask with Avalanche

## Step 1 - Create a Wallet or Import an Existing Wallet

This is where you have to create or import an existing Ethereum wallet. If you don't have an existing Ethereum wallet, please select "Create a Wallet". Always keep your Mnemonic and password to yourself and make sure to write it down. Note: This is the wallet that will be used to conduct transactions on Avalanche.

## Step 2 - Connect MetaMask with Avalanche

Open MetaMask and click on the **network selector** at the top. By default it will show "Ethereum Mainnet". Scroll down and click **Custom RPC**.&#x20;

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A window will open. Type in the details below.\
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**Network Name:** Avalanche Mainnet\
**New RPC URL:**[ **https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc**](https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc)\
**ChainID:** 0xa86a\
**Symbol:** AVAX\
**Explorer:** [**https://cchain.explorer.avax.network/**](https://cchain.explorer.avax.network/)

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Make sure you've typed everything in correctly and click **Save.** Avalanche will now be one of your network options.

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**Now that MetaMask is connected to Avalanche Mainnet, you can move on to** [**Funding your MetaMask Connected to Avalanche**](https://frostfinance.gitbook.io/frost-finance/frost-finance-and-avax/broken-reference)**.**

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**NEVER, in any situation, should you ever give someone your private key or recovery phrase ("seed phrase"). This will give someone complete access to your crypto!**
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