# Link Parex Testnet to MetaMask

### Prerequisites <a href="#prerequisites" id="prerequisites"></a>

1. This topic assumes you have already installed MetaMask on your system. If not, [install MetaMask](https://docs.parex.network/for-developers/develop/basics/use-metamask/install-metamask) (either web-based extension or mobile app) first.
2. For your convenience, pin 📍 the MetaMask extension to your preferred browser:

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### Steps <a href="#steps" id="steps"></a>

To connect your MetaMask account Parex Testnet, do the following:

1. Click on the **MetaMask** icon to view your account.

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2. By default, you will be connected to the Ethereum Mainnet. Click on the *dropdown* menu to expand. Select **Add Network**. This will open the MetaMask settings page in the "Networks > Add a network" section

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3. On the *Add a network* page, click "Add a network manually", and use the form to enter the relevant values in the respective fields of your MetaMask account. The values for Parex Chain Mainnet and Testnet [are available here](https://docs.parex.network/for-developers/develop/basics/connect-to-parex-chain/connect-using-rpc).

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4. Click **Save**.

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5. The green checkmark ✅ indicates that you have successfully linked Parex Testnet to your MetaMask account. Now you can start exploring, customising, and using your MetaMask Wallet.

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