🛠️Wallet Setup for Arbitrum Compatibility

How to add the Arbitrum One network to your MetaMask wallet using Chainlist or manual configuration.

Before you can use Arbitrum, you need to add the network to your wallet. There are two methods: using Chainlist (automatic) or adding the network manually.

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Method 1: Using Chainlist (Recommended)

Chainlist is the easiest way to add networks to MetaMask.

1. Go to chainlist.org

2. Click Connect Wallet and approve the connection in your wallet

3. Search for Arbitrum One in the search bar

4. Click Add to MetaMask next to Arbitrum One

5. Approve the network addition in your wallet popup

6. Click Switch network when prompted to switch to Arbitrum One

Your wallet is now connected to Arbitrum One.

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Method 2: Manual Configuration

If you prefer to add the network manually:

1. Open MetaMask and click the network dropdown at the top

2. Click Add Network at the bottom

3. The Add a Network page will open — enter the following details:

Field	Value
Network Name	Arbitrum One
New RPC URL	https://arb1.arbitrum.io/rpc
Chain ID	42161
Currency Symbol	ETH
Block Explorer URL	https://arbiscan.io

1. Click Save to add the network

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Next Steps

With Arbitrum configured, follow the Bridging Tokens to Arbitrum guide to move funds onto the network.