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# Setting Up MetaMask with Avalanche
## **Detailed Guide**
### Step 1: Create a Wallet or Import an Existing Wallet
Firstly, you will need to create or import an existing Ethereum Wallet. If you do not have an existing Ethereum Wallet, select "Create a Wallet". Remember to always keep your Mnemonic and password to yourself and make sure to write this down on a piece of paper and store it safely. This wallet will be used to conduct your transactions on Avalanche.
### Step 2: Connect MetaMask with Avalanche
Open MetaMask and click on the network selector at the top. The default selection will typically be "Ethereum Mainnet". Scroll down and click "Custom RPC".
In the window that pops up, type in the following details and click "Save".
| Type | Description |
| ------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Network Name | Avalanche Mainnet |
| New RPC URL | |
| ChainID | 0xa86a |
| Symbol | AVAX |
| Explorer | [**https://cchain.explorer.avax.network/**](https://cchain.explorer.avax.network/) |
Avalanche will now be one of your network options.
Now that your MetaMask is connected to the Avalanche Mainnet, you can move on to Funding Your MetaMask on Avalanche.