# Installing Metamask & Adding Polygon Network

### Install the MetaMask Extension <a href="#install-the-metamask-extension" id="install-the-metamask-extension"></a>

First, you'll start with a fresh and default [MetaMask](https://metamask.io/) installation from the Chrome store. After downloading, installing, and initializing the extension, follow the **Get Started** guide. In there, you need to create a wallet, set a password, and store your secret backup phrase (this gives direct access to your funds, so make sure to store these in a secure place).

### Create a Wallet <a href="#create-a-wallet" id="create-a-wallet"></a>

After installing [MetaMask](https://metamask.io/), the setup will automatically open a new task with a welcome screen. Click **Get Started** to begin the setup process.

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When prompted, you are given the option to import a wallet using a recovery seed phrase. For this exercise, set up a new wallet.

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### Adding Polygon to MetaMask <a href="#connect-metamask-to-moonbeam" id="connect-metamask-to-moonbeam"></a>

Once you have [MetaMask](https://metamask.io/) installed and have created or imported an account, you can connect it to Orange Financial by clicking on the network dropdown and selecting **Add Network**.

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Here you can configure MetaMask for the following networks:

|                           |                            |
| :-----------------------: | :------------------------: |
|        Network Name       |      `Polygon Mainnet`     |
|          RPC URL          | `https://polygon-rpc.com/` |
|          ChainID          |             137            |
|     Symbol (Optional)     |           `MATIC`          |
| Block Explorer (Optional) | `https://polygonscan.com/` |


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