# How to Add Moonbeam (GLMR) Network to Metamask?

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

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Moonbeam is an Ethereum-compatible smart contract parachain on Polkadot. The Moonbeam crypto token (GLMR) is also available to trade openly on several exchanges

Let’s learn how to add Moonbeam network to MetaMask wallet

Add Moonbeam (GLMR) to Metamask
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To add Moonbeam network to MetaMask, follow these steps:

1.  [Setup a MetaMask wallet.](https://zelta.io/blog/how-to-set-up-a-metamask-wallet/?utm_source=paragraph&utm_medium=bl&utm_campaign=cta)
    
2.  In case of a new MetaMask wallet the default network is set to Ethereum Mainnet. Click on the network tab located on the top right and then select the ‘Add Network’ option.
    

![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/d8f6922a88da495c2f2cfbc8fbd55cdd.png)

3\. To add network to MetaMask fill in the following details under the ‘Add Network’ window.

Network Name: Moonbeam  
New URL: https://rpc.api.moonbeam.network  
Chain ID: 1284  
Currency Symbol: GLMR  
Block Explorer URL: https://moonbeam.moonscan.io  
  
Click on save when done

![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0a1d2beb74f046e32560482a5e2bde82.png)

After completing all the steps the network will be added making your MetaMask on Moonbeam network look like this:

![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/602864c5d11165412e0b915ed46c1baf.png)

That’s it! You can now start trading with the Moonbeam MetaMask network.  
  
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*Originally published on [Zelta](https://paragraph.com/@zelta/add-moonbeam-to-metamask)*