Guide to MetaMask & Connecting to the Testnet

This guide will walk you through the process of setting up MetaMask and connecting to the Testnet. This is a necessary step for developers who want to deploy and interact with Dapps or smart contracts on our network.

This guide consists of four clear steps:

• Install MetaMask

• Create a MetaMask account

• Connect to the Testnet

• Get Testnet tokens

Step 1: Install MetaMask

1. Google “MetaMask” or visit the MetaMask download page and click “Install MetaMask for Chrome”. Alternatively, you can get the mobile app for iOS or Android accordingly.

2. Click “Add to Chrome”.

3. A popup will appear. Click “Add Extension” to confirm.

4. Once installed, the MetaMask fox icon will appear in your browser toolbar.

Step 2: Create a MetaMask Account

1. For Chrome extension, click on the MetaMask fox icon in the toolbar to open the extension. For mobile app, open the app and follow instructions.

2. Check Terms of use agreement and click on “Create a new wallet”.

3. Agree or disagree to the MetaMask data collection option (this is optional and won’t affect functionality).

4. Set a strong password for your wallet and click on “Create a new wallet”.

5. MetaMask will give an option to set up secret recovery phrase:

   • “Remind me later” will skip this step.

   • “Secure my wallet” will take you to the next step.

6. MetaMask will display a group of 12 words as Secret Recovery Phrase:

   • Write down the phrase in order and keep it safe.

   • Never share this phrase with anyone.

7. Confirm your Secret Recovery Phrase by filling the missing words in the correct order.

8. Click “Done” to complete the account creation.

Step 3: Connect to the Testnet

1. Open MetaMask on Chrome extension or mobile app and unlock it using your password.

2. Click on the Network Selector (top-left dropdown that shows “Ethereum Mainnet” by default).

3. Select ‘’+ Add a custom network’’.

4. Fill in the details for our Testnet & Click ‘’Save’’:

   Entry Name	Value	Note
   Network name	POTOS Testnet	Name of network
   Default RPC URL	https://rpc-testnet.potos.hk/	RPC URL of network
   Chain ID	60600	blockchain’s chain ID
   Currency symbol	POT	token symbol
   Block explorer URL	https://scan-testnet.potos.hk/	URL of blockchain’s explorer

   

Step 4: Get Testnet Tokens

1. Log in and switch to Testnet in MetaMask app.

   

   

2. Go to the Faucet.

3. Click “Connect Wallet” and scan with MetaMask app.

4. Information will be automatically filled in. Click “Request tokens”.

5. Wait few moments and check wallet balance.

You are now ready to interact with Dapps and smart contracts on our network!