How to Add the Binance Smart Chain Network to Metamask: Step-by-Step Guide

Want to add the Binance Smart Chain blockchain to Metamask but afraid of doing something wrong and losing your funds? Don't worry, it's happened to all of us. In this guide, we'll teach you how to do it safely.

To add the Binance Smart Chain network to Metamask, follow these steps:

  1. Open Metamask in your browser.
  2. Click on the Metamask icon in the top right corner of your browser and select "Settings".
  3. In the left menu, select "Networks".
  4. At the bottom of the screen, select "Add network".
  5. Enter the following information to configure the Binance Smart Chain network:
    • Network Name: Binance Smart Chain
    • New RPC URL: https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org
    • Chain ID: 56
    • Currency Symbol: BNB
    • Block Explorer URL: https://bscscan.com
  6. Click "Save" to add the Binance Smart Chain network to Metamask.

Once you have added the Binance Smart Chain network, you can switch to it from the Metamask panel and start using it to send and receive transactions. If you want to understand the data you just entered, we recommend reading the article on how to add a new blockchain to Metamask.

Keep in mind that some tokens on the Binance Smart Chain network may require additional configuration settings to be displayed in Metamask.

If you have problems adding the Binance Smart Chain network or displaying tokens in Metamask, we recommend reading the Metamask guide. It is also advisable to seek help in the Metamask documentation or in cryptocurrency community forums.