Interacting with Moonbeam Using MetaMask¶
Introduction¶
Developers can leverage Moonbeam's Ethereum compatibility features to integrate tools, such as MetaMask, into their DApps. By doing so, they can use the injected library MetaMask provides to interact with the blockchain.
Currently, MetaMask can be configured to connect to two networks: a Moonbeam standalone node or the Moonbase Alpha TestNet.
Connect MetaMask to Moonbeam¶
Once you have MetaMask installed, you can connect it to Moonbeam by clicking on the top right logo and opening the settings.
Next, navigate to the Networks tab and click on the "Add Network" button.
Here you can configure MetaMask for the following networks:
Moonbeam standalone node:
- Network Name:
Moonbeam Dev
- New RPC URL:
http://127.0.0.1:9933
- ChainID:
1281
- Symbol (Optional):
DEV
Moonbase Alpha TestNet:
- Network Name:
Moonbase Alpha
- New RPC URL:
https://rpc.testnet.moonbeam.network
- ChainID:
1287
- Symbol (Optional):
DEV
Step-by-step Tutorials¶
In the case that you are interested in a more detailed step-by-step guide, you can go to our specific tutorials:
- MetaMask on a Moonbeam standalone node
- MetaMask on Moonbase Alpha