How to Setup a BSC Wallet?

Downloading and Installing MetaMask

1. Use your preferred browser and type in “MetaMask” into the search bar. Then, make sure to select the official MetaMask website:

1. Once on MetaMask’s homepage, click on the “Download” button in the top menu or the “Download now” button offered below that:

1. On the “Download” page, you will have an option to select between “Chrome”, “iOS”, and “Android”. Assuming that you plan to use your MetaMask wallet for development purposes, we’ll focus on the “Chrome” option. As such, make sure that the “Chrome” option is selected and click on the “Install MetaMask for Chrome” button:

1. Once redirected to Google Chrome’s web store, you need to click on the “Add to Chrome” button:

1. Then, you’ll see a pop-up window asking for your confirmation. Thus, just click on the “Add extension” button:

1. If you’ve done all of the above steps properly, you should be greeted by MetaMask’s welcome message. This also concludes the MetaMask extension installation process. However, to create your new wallet, you need to click on the “Get Started” button:

Creating a New Wallet with MetaMask

After clicking on “Get Started”, you’ll be asked whether you are new to MetaMask. If you already have your wallet, you may use your secret recovery phrase to access it (click on “Import wallet”). If not, select “create a wallet”. As mentioned above, we’ll focus on creating a new wallet herein.

1. Start by clicking on “Create a Wallet” on the right-hand side:

1. To complete the next step, you need to create your password and confirm it. Make sure to memorize your password or write it down and store it somewhere safe.

1. The MetaMask guide may be present with an instructional video as part of the process. We recommend watching it. However, the next vital step is all about the secret recovery phrase, which you need to store safely. Start by clicking on “click here to reveal secret words”:

1. After revealing your secret words, you need to copy/write them down in the correct order and store them somewhere safe. The safest practice is to hand-write them on a piece of paper (make sure to double-check the spelling). Then store that piece of paper somewhere safe. This is a vital step, so make sure to do it right. Also, note that the order of the words matters. Your secret recovery phrase will enable you to access your wallet from any other device or recover your account if needed. After writing your secret words down, click on “Next”.
2. You’ll be asked to enter your phrase from the previous step in the correct order. Do so to complete your wallet creation:

At this point, you’ve successfully created your MetaMask wallet. However, by default, MetaMask only supports the Ethereum testnets and mainnet. As such, you still need to add the BSC network to your wallet to actually get a BSC wallet.

Adding BSC to MetaMask

1. Open your MetaMask extension, click on the “account” icon, and then select “Settings”:

1. Once on the settings page, select the “Networks” option:

1. To get a chance to enter BSC’s details (would be entered into the rounder rectangle above) manually, you need to click on the “Add Network” button.
2. Add the following details and click on the “Save” button.
3. Details to add BSC’s mainnet:
4. Add the following details and click on the “Save” button.

• Network Name: Smart Chain
• New RPC URL: https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org/
• Chain ID: 56
• Symbol: BNB
• Block Explorer URL: https://bscscan.com