When you bridge tokens to a new blockchain, they may not appear in your wallet automatically. In such cases, you’ll need to manually add the custom token to your Web3 wallet to view and manage it easily.
This guide will walk you through the process of adding custom tokens to three of the most popular Web3 wallets: MetaMask, Trust Wallet, and Rabby.
Whether you’re dealing with wrapped assets, newly minted tokens, or just want better visibility, this step-by-step guide will ensure that your tokens are displayed and accessible.
How to Add Custom Tokens on MetaMask
MetaMask is one of the most popular Web3 wallet browser extensions. There are two primary ways to add ChainPort-supported custom tokens to your MetaMask wallet; automatically and manually.
How to Add Custom Tokens on MetaMask Automatically
Adding ChainPort-supported custom tokens automatically is highly recommended and saves plenty of time and effort.
- Navigate to the ChainPort App.
- Connect your wallet
- Click on ‘Explore’
- Type the name or symbol of the token you want to add
- Click on the token to unveil a drop-down menu
- Click on the MetaMask icon corresponding to the token and the blockchain on which it operates.
- The token and your balance are now visible on your MetaMask wallet!
How to Add Custom Tokens on MetaMask Manually
- On your wallet's homepage, go to the 'Tokens' tab and click 'Import tokens' at the bottom.
- Select the 'Custom Token' tab at the top, then enter the token address in the first field. If you're unsure where to find this, check the steps below.
- In most cases, the token symbol and decimals will automatically be filled. If not, visit the network's block explorer to locate the token's symbol and decimals.
- If you're still unable to find the details, search for the token's documentation online.
- Click 'Add Custom Token' to continue. A confirmation page will appear, and once you click 'Import Tokens,' the token will be added to your wallet.
How to Add Custom Tokens on Trust Wallet
Trust Wallet is a popular mobile wallet associated with Binance that also recently released a browser extension. The guide below is for the mobile app.
- Open the Trust Wallet app on your phone.
- Click on the ‘plus’ icon in the top right corner.
- Now you should see a “Manage Crypto” title on the top of the screen. Click on the ‘plus’ icon in the top right corner.
- Now you should see an “Import Crypto” title on the top of the screen. Select the network and paste the token contract address.
- In most cases, the token symbol and decimals will automatically be filled. If not, visit the network's block explorer to locate the token's symbol and decimals.
- If you're still unable to find the details, search for the token's documentation online.
- Click the green “Import” button.
How to Add Custom Tokens on Rabby Wallet
Rabby Wallet is a wallet that is growing quickly in popularity due to its wide array of features. The wallet is available on desktops and mobile phones. This guide is for the mobile app.
- Open the app on your phone.
- Click on “Token”.
- Click on the “Custom Token” button.
- Click on the purple “Add Token” button.
- Select the chain and paste the Token Contract Address.
- Click on the purple “Confirm” button.
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