How to Add Tokens Manually in Bitget Wallet?

Token Addition Interface Navigation

1. Open the Bitget Wallet application and log in to your account using your passcode, biometric authentication, or wallet recovery phrase.

2. Tap the Wallet tab located at the bottom navigation bar.

3. Scroll down to the Tokens section and locate the + Add Token button, usually positioned in the top-right corner.

4. Select Custom Token from the available options to initiate manual token addition.

5. Ensure your current network selection matches the blockchain where the target token is deployed—this is critical before proceeding further.

Contract Address and Network Verification

1. Paste the exact token contract address into the designated input field—no spaces, no prefixes, only alphanumeric characters.

2. Confirm that the selected network corresponds precisely to the token’s native chain—for example, USDT on Arbitrum must not be added while Ethereum Mainnet is active.

3. Cross-check the contract address against verified sources such as Etherscan, Arbiscan, or official project documentation to prevent counterfeit token imports.

4. Avoid relying solely on community-shared addresses found in Telegram groups or unverified social media posts.

5. If the wallet fails to auto-detect token metadata (name, symbol, decimals), manually enter these fields using authoritative references.

Token Symbol and Decimal Configuration

1. Input the correct token symbol exactly as defined in its smart contract—case sensitivity matters for some dApps and explorers.

2. Enter the precise number of decimals used by the token; common values are 6, 8, 9, or 18, but incorrect entries will cause balance display errors.

3. Do not assume all ERC-20 tokens use 18 decimals—some stablecoins and governance tokens deviate significantly.

4. Verify decimal count by inspecting the contract’s decimals() function output via a block explorer’s read contract interface.

5. Leave the logo URL field blank unless you possess a trusted SVG or PNG source hosted on HTTPS—default placeholders are safer than unsecured links.

Final Confirmation and Visibility Control

1. Review all entered parameters once more before tapping Add.

2. After confirmation, the token appears under the Tokens list but may not show a balance if no assets exist in that wallet address on the selected chain.

3. To hide a manually added token, long-press its entry in the Tokens list and select Hide Token—this does not remove the contract or affect underlying assets.

4. Hidden tokens remain accessible via the Hidden Tokens section within the token management menu.

5. Re-enabling visibility requires navigating back to hidden tokens and toggling the visibility switch—no re-entry of contract details is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I add a token that exists on multiple chains using the same contract address?A: No. Each chain maintains its own independent contract address. You must repeat the manual addition process separately for each network where the token is deployed.

Q: Why does my manually added token show zero balance even after receiving funds?A: This occurs when the wallet’s active network does not match the chain where the transaction was sent, or when the contract address was entered incorrectly.

Q: Is it possible to edit a contract address after adding a token manually?A: Not directly. You must first hide the token, then re-add it with the corrected contract address and parameters.

Q: Do manually added tokens support swap functionality inside Bitget Wallet?A: Yes—if the token is supported by integrated DEXs on the selected network and liquidity exists, swaps can be initiated directly from the token’s detail page.