🦊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.

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

Instructions for sending AVAX to the Metamask wallet connected to Avalanche
Go to https://wallet.avax.network/, use the stored phase pass in step 1 to reopen the Avalanche wallet by clicking Access Wallet.

Then enter the passphrase saved above:

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.

Send AVAX to Metamask wallet
Select Send.

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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