Guide to MetaMask & Connecting to the Testnet#

Goal#

This guide will walk you through the process of setting up MetaMask and connecting to the Testnet. This is a necessary step for developers who want to interact with Dapps or smart contracts on our network.

Overview#

  • Install MetaMask

  • Create a MetaMask account

  • Connect to the Testnet

  • Get Testnet tokens

Step 1: Install MetaMask#

  1. Google “MetaMask” or go to the MetaMask download page and click “Install MetaMask for Chrome”. [image] Alternatively, get the mobile app for iOS or Android accordingly. [image]

  2. Click “Add to Chrome”. [image]

  3. A popup will appear. Click “Add Extension” to confirm.

  4. Once installed, the MetaMask fox icon will appear in your browser toolbar. [image]

Step 2: Create a MetaMask Account#

  1. For Chrome extension, click on the MetaMask fox icon in the toolbar to open the extension; for mobile app, open the app and follow instructions.

  2. Check Terms of Use agreement & Select “Create a new wallet”. [image]

  3. Agree or disagree to the MetaMask data collection option (this is optional and won’t affect functionality).

  4. Set a strong password for your wallet and click “Create a new wallet”. [image]

  5. MetaMask will give an option to set up secret recovery phrase:

    • “Remind me later” will skip this step.

    • “Secure my wallet” will take you to the next step.

  6. MetaMask will display a group 12 words as Secret Recovery Phrase:

    • Write down the phrase in order and keep it safe.

    • Never share this phrase with anyone. [image]

  7. Confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase by filling the missing words in the correct order. [image]

  8. Click “Done” to complete account creation. [image]

Step 3: Connect to the Testnet#

  1. Open MetaMask on Chrome extension or mobile app and unlock it using your password.

  2. Click on the Network Selector (top-left dropdown that shows “Ethereum Mainnet” by default). [image]

  3. Select “+ Add a custom network”. [image]

  4. Fill in the details for our Testnet & Click “Save”:

    Entry Name

    Value

    Note

    Network name

    Testnet

    Name of network

    Default RPC URL

    https://rpc.eightart.hk/

    RPC URL of network

    Chain ID

    20200

    blockchain’s chain ID

    Currency symbol

    HKC

    token symbol

    Block explorer URL

    https://scan.eight-art.com/

    URL of blockchain’s explorer

    [image]

Step 4: Get Testnet Tokens#

  1. Log in and switch to Testnet in MetaMask app [image] [image]

  2. Go to the Faucet.

  3. Click “Connect Wallet” and scan with MetaMask app. [image]

  4. Information will be automatically filled in. Click “Request tokens”. [image]

  5. Wait few moments and check wallet balance.

You are now ready to interact with Dapps and smart contracts on our network!