# Connecting to Sonic on Metamask

1. **Shortcut Method:**\
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   Visit <https://sonicscan.org/> and scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on "Add Sonic"\
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2\. **Manual Method:**\
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As an EVM compatible chain, you can connect to the Sonic network using MetaMask. Assuming you have already installed and configured [MetaMask](https://metamask.io/) in your browser of choice, start by adding the Sonic network:

1. Open the MetaMask extension.
2. At the top of the interface, click on the network you are connected to e.g. "Ethereum Mainnet".
3. Click on "Add Network":\
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4. Enter the following RPC settings:\
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   **Network Name:** Sonic\
   **New RPC URL:** <https://rpc.soniclabs.com\\>
   **Chain ID:** 146\
   **Currency Symbol:** S\
   **Block Explorer URL:** <https://sonicscan.org\\>
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   The [Sonic testnet](https://testnet.soniclabs.com/) features a button to add the network to your preferred Web3 wallet automatically. Otherwise, the following are the network details to add manually:

<details>

<summary>Testnet RPC URL</summary>

**Network Name:** Sonic Testnet\
**New RPC URL:** [**https://rpc.testnet.soniclabs.com/**](https://rpc.testnet.soniclabs.com/)\
**Chain ID:** 64165\
**Currency Symbol:** S\
**Block Explorer URL:** <https://scan.soniclabs.com/>\
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The [Sonic testnet](https://testnet.soniclabs.com/) features a button to add the network to your preferred Web3 wallet automatically. Otherwise, the following are the network details to add manually:

</details>

After saving the network, you will be able to connect to it at any time using the dropdown menu.

Source: <https://docs.soniclabs.com/>
