# What is a token contract address?

By [kingoffall2](https://paragraph.com/@kingoffall2) · 2023-04-05

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If you've tried adding a new token to your wallet, one thing you will have noticed is the field asking for a **Token Contract Address**. This refers to the address location of the actual token contract that manages the logic for the tokens. **It does not refer to the address that holds your own personal tokens!**

The contract address is necessary for MetaMask to know exactly which token you're referring to. The address itself is the location of a smart contract which manages the balances of all token holders, amongst other things, such as the total supply and its basic features (name, decimals, etc.).

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*Originally published on [kingoffall2](https://paragraph.com/@kingoffall2/what-is-a-token-contract-address)*