# How To Use Metamask on Avalanche

### 1- Visit <https://metamask.io/download>

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For your security, please make sure that you are on the official MetaMask website (<https://metamask.io>)

### 2- Install Extension

Depending on what browser you're using, the webpage will take you to a web store to download the extension.

### 3- Create a wallet

If you're reading this guide, we'll assume that you don't already have an Ethereum wallet (or that you want to create a new wallet).

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### **4- Create Password**

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This password is **utilized to unlock your extension**. It does not play a role in encrypting your blockchain private keys or seed phrase.

If you lose this password, the 12-24 word seed phrase that you get in the next steps can still access your blockchain wallet.

### 5- Important!! Save Your Key Phrase

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This is the most vital step in this entire process. This phrase is the encryption for your actual blockchain wallet. Losing this phrase will result in a total loss of access. **DON'T LOSE THIS PHRASE!!**

MetaMask gives great tips on the right side for properly storing and securing this phrase.

### 6- Confirm the Phrase

Now that you've written down the secret phrase, MetaMask will ask you to confirm the order of the words given to you. \
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Now you are ready to Connect your wallet to the Avalanche network.

### 7 - Connect MetaMask with Avalanche

Open MetaMask and click on the **network selector** at the top. By default it will show "Ethereum Mainnet". Scroll down and click **Custom RPC**.&#x20;

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A window will open. Type in the details below.\
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**Network Name:** Avalanche Mainnet\
**New RPC URL:**[ **https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc**](https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc)\
**ChainID:** 0xa86a\
**Symbol:** AVAX\
**Explorer:** [**https://cchain.explorer.avax.network/**](https://cchain.explorer.avax.network/)

### 8 - Add YTS Token (**Optional**)

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**Contract address:** 0x488f73cddda1de3664775ffd91623637383d6404

**Now that MetaMask is connected to Avalanche, you can move on to** [**https://exchange.yetiswap.app/#/swap**](https://exchange.yetiswap.app/#/swap)