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# Connect Metamask to Base Chain

Ready to dive into the world of Base Chain? We've got your back with this simple guide on how to connect [Metamask](https://metamask.io/) to the Base Chain. Buckle up, it's gonna be a smooth ride! 🚀

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1. Go to <https://www.dackieswap.xyz/>
2. Connect your wallet
3. DackieSwap will ask you to Switch your Network to Base chain, **Accept** it

<figure><img src="/files/vVCwvYiqpi34k0dbe8WT" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Switch Network</p></figcaption></figure>

4. Quackdone
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### Step 1:

Launch your Metamask wallet and log in to your account.

### Step 2:

Click the dropdown button at the top of the extension. Then, click the "Add network" button and get ready for the magic to happen.

<figure><img src="/files/8C7kFeOmMHFJBuZjM4HT" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Step 3:

Choose the option to "Add a network manually." It's like giving MetaMask a secret handshake!

<figure><img src="/files/sRpH1anNv6zhd7nE4zAH" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Step 4:

Enter the following information for the Base Mainnet in the "Add a network manually" dialog box. Fill in the gaps and watch the puzzle come together.

<table><thead><tr><th width="323">Name</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Network Name</td><td>Base Mainnet</td></tr><tr><td>RPC Endpoint</td><td><a href="https://mainnet.base.org/">https://mainnet.base.org/</a></td></tr><tr><td>Chain ID</td><td>8453</td></tr><tr><td>Currency Symbol</td><td>ETH</td></tr><tr><td>Block Explorer</td><td><a href="https://basescan.org/">https://basescan.org/</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Step 5:

Take a moment to appreciate the progress you've made, and hit that glorious "Save" button.

Boom! You've successfully saved Base Mainnet as a network. Give yourself a pat on the back!
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