# How to add Cronos network to Metamask

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**Good to know:** In order to get started on Cronos, you will first need a wallet to store funds as well as interact with any protocol on the network. Our mint only supports Metamask.
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## Adding Cronos network to Metamask

First, we need to get some information. This includes Cronos' RPC URL, Chain ID, and Block Explorer.

**Step 1:** Open Metamask, click on Ethereum Mainnet, and select “Add Network”

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**Step 2:** Fill the fields up accordingly. The details can be found below.

**Network Name:** Cronos\
**Chain ID:** 25\
**Block Explorer URL:** <https://cronos.crypto.org/explorer>\
**New RPC URL:** <https://evm-cronos.crypto.org/>\
**Currency Symbol:** CRO

**Step 3:** The network has been added to your Metamask. You may now use the Cronos network!![](https://4252165059-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FBsc3gnU4D8jmVUAmRzuL%2Fuploads%2FXC1EgYuPtLioRp8mQrrO%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=44438a37-847c-4f79-bc8d-b3344f92ef42)