# Using Avax with Metamask

## Instructions for setting up Avalanche on Metamask Wallet

### Installing Metamask

If you have not installed and own a Metamask wallet, please do so. It is compatible for Chrome, Brave and Firefox.

### Connect Metamask to Avalanche

Unlock Metamask > Select **Settings** > Select **Add Network**.

Enter the following Avalanche information:

* **Network Name:** Avalanche Network
* **New RPC URL:** <https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc>
* **ChainID:** 0xa86a
* **Symbol:** AVAX
* **Explorer:** <https://cchain>. explorer.avax.network/

Select **Save**.

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Now copy your Metamask C-chain address. You will need it later.

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## Instructions for sending AVAX to the Metamask wallet connected to Avalanche&#x20;

&#x20;Go to <https://wallet.avax.network/>, use the stored phase pass in step 1 to reopen the Avalanche wallet by clicking Access Wallet.

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Then enter the passphrase saved above:

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So you have entered the main control screen of the wallet.

### Switch chain to AVAX

Click **Cross-Chain** in the menu bar on the left. In the section **Destination Chain**, select **C Chain (Contract).**

Enter the amount of AVAX you want to transfer into the box **Transfer Amount**. You see the transfer fee and then click **Confirm**.

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### Send AVAX to Metamask wallet

Select **Send**.

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Select Source chain as **C** > Enter the amount of AVAX you want to send > Enter the Metamask wallet address copied in the previous step.

View details and click **Confirm**.


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