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# Metamask® Chrome

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### How do I add a custom token to my MetaMask wallet?

Adding a custom token to MetaMask is pretty straightforward. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. **Open MetaMask**: First, make sure you have the MetaMask browser extension installed in your browser and that it's unlocked.
2. **Access Token Menu**: Click on the MetaMask extension icon in your browser's toolbar to open the MetaMask interface.
3. **Switch to the Correct Network**: Ensure you're connected to the correct network (e.g., Ethereum Mainnet, Binance Smart Chain, etc.) where the token you want to add exists.
4. **Open Assets Tab**: In the MetaMask window, click on "Assets".
5. **Add Token**: Scroll down and click on "Add Token".
6. **Custom Token**: Choose the "Custom Token" tab.
7. **Enter Token Contract Address**: Paste the contract address of the token you want to add into the "Token Contract Address" field.
8. **Token Symbol and Decimals**: MetaMask will attempt to auto-fill the token symbol and decimals, but if it doesn't, you may need to enter them manually. You can usually find this information on the token's website or through a token explorer like Etherscan.
9. **Add Token**: Click "Next" and then "Add Tokens" to confirm.

Once added, you should see the custom token listed among your assets in MetaMask. Keep in mind that adding a custom token won't give you ownership of the token unless you actually own some of it. It simply allows MetaMask to display the token balance associated with your wallet.