> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hedera.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Connect MetaMask to Hedera

[**Download the MetaMask wallet**](https://metamask.io/download/), then configure the Hedera network/testnet settings in the MM network settings with one of the three methods below:

**➡** [**Connecting via HashScan**](#id-1.-connecting-via-hashscan)

**➡** [**Manual Method**](#id-2.-manual-method)

**➡** [**ChainList Method**](#id-3.-chainlist-method)

Each method offers its own advantages and caters to different user preferences. By the end of this guide, you'll be able to connect your MetaMask wallet to the Hedera network.

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## 1. Connecting via HashScan

This new method allows you to connect to the Hedera network through HashScan:

1. Go to [https://hashscan.io](https://hashscan.io/).
2. Click on the **Connect Wallet** button in the top right corner.
3. Select 🦊 **MetaMask** from the list of wallet options.
4. If you haven't added the Hedera network to MetaMask yet, HashScan will prompt you to add it.
5. Click **Approve** to add the Hedera network to MetaMask.
6. Once added, you can switch to the Hedera network in MetaMask.

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## 2. Manual Method

1. Open MetaMask and click on the network dropdown at the top.
2. Select **Add Network** and then **Add Network Manually**.
3. Enter the following details:
   * **Network Name**: Hedera Mainnet
   * **New RPC URL**: [https://mainnet.hashio.io/api](https://mainnet.hashio.io/api)
   * **Chain ID**: 295
   * **Currency Symbol**: HBAR
   * **Block Explorer URL**: [https://hashscan.io/mainnet/](https://hashscan.io/mainnet/)
4. Click **Save** to add the Hedera Mainnet to MetaMask.

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  Choose the appropriate endpoint based on whether you want to connect to Mainnet, Testnet, or Previewnet.

  **Mainnet**

  * [https://mainnet.hashio.io/api](https://mainnet.hashio.io/api)
  * [https://295.rpc.thirdweb.com](https://295.rpc.thirdweb.com)

  **Testnet**

  * [https://testnet.hashio.io/api](https://testnet.hashio.io/api)
  * [https://296.rpc.thirdweb.com](https://296.rpc.thirdweb.com)

  **Previewnet**

  * [https://previewnet.hashio.io/api](https://previewnet.hashio.io/api)
  * [https://297.rpc.thirdweb.com](https://297.rpc.thirdweb.com)
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  **Note**: [Hashio](https://swirldslabs.com/hashio/) is currently in beta & for
  testing purposes only.
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## 3. ChainList Method

Alternatively, connect MetaMask to Hedera using ChainList:

1. Go to [https://chainlist.org/?search=hedera](https://chainlist.org/?search=hedera).
2. Click **Connect Wallet**.
3. Choose your account to connect, click **Next**, and **Connect**.
4. Select a network (Hedera Mainnet, Testnet, Previewnet, Localnet), click **Add to MetaMask**, and then click **Approve**.

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