How to add Mode network to MetaMask?

Network Configuration Steps

1. Open MetaMask extension in your browser and ensure it is unlocked.

2. Click the network selector dropdown located at the top of the interface, typically showing “Ethereum Mainnet” or another active chain.

3. Scroll down and select “Add Network” or “Custom RPC” depending on your MetaMask version.

4. Enter the Mode Mainnet RPC URL: https://mainnet.mode.network.

5. Input the Chain ID: 34443.

6. Set the Currency Symbol to ETH and confirm the Block Explorer URL as https://explorer.mode.network.

Wallet Connection Verification

1. After saving the network configuration, the MetaMask interface should display “Mode Mainnet” in the network dropdown.

2. Click the account icon in the top-right corner and select “Account Details” to verify that the address remains unchanged across networks.

3. Initiate a test transaction using a small amount of ETH on Mode to confirm successful connection and gas estimation behavior.

4. Observe whether transaction receipts appear correctly on https://explorer.mode.network within seconds of confirmation.

5. Check if token balances from other EVM-compatible chains persist in the asset list without manual import when switching back and forth.

Faucet Integration for Test Assets

1. Navigate to https://faucet.mode.network while connected to Mode Mainnet in MetaMask.

2. Connect your wallet using the “Connect Wallet” button on the faucet page.

3. Complete the CAPTCHA challenge displayed before proceeding to request funds.

4. Click “Claim” to receive 0.01 ETH — this amount is sufficient for initial contract interactions and swap testing.

5. Monitor the MetaMask notification panel for incoming transaction confirmations and verify the updated balance after two block confirmations.

Bridge Setup for Cross-Chain Transfers

1. Visit https://bridge.mode.network and connect your MetaMask wallet.

2. Select Ethereum Mainnet as the source chain and Mode Mainnet as the destination chain.

3. Choose ETH or supported tokens such as USDC.e for bridging; note that bridging may take up to 15 minutes during peak congestion.

4. Enter the desired transfer amount and review the estimated gas fee on both L1 and L2 sides before confirming.

5. Approve the Ethereum transaction first, then wait for the Mode network to reflect the deposit in your wallet balance.

Troubleshooting Common Failures

1. If MetaMask fails to load Mode’s block height, manually refresh the RPC endpoint by re-entering https://mainnet.mode.network and resaving.

2. When encountering “Insufficient funds for gas” errors despite visible ETH balance, check whether the selected network is actually Mode Mainnet and not a stale cached instance.

3. If token contracts fail to auto-detect, use the “Import Token” function and paste the official Mode USDC.e contract address: 0x79E4d1F8B44f5D44C5a2A7e387e67651764311c1.

4. In case of persistent timeout errors during bridge initiation, disable any active browser ad-blockers or privacy extensions interfering with WebSocket connections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Mode support hardware wallets like Ledger or Trezor?A: Yes, Ledger devices are fully supported via MetaMask’s Ledger Live integration. Trezor requires enabling WebUSB in browser settings and selecting “Trezor Suite” as the connection method.

Q: Can I use the same wallet address on Mode that I use on Ethereum Mainnet?A: Yes, Mode is EVM-compatible and preserves identical address derivation paths, meaning your private key generates the same public address across both chains.

Q: Why does my MetaMask show zero balance after adding Mode even though I bridged assets?A: This usually occurs when the wallet has not yet synced the latest state from Mode’s RPC endpoint. Wait up to 60 seconds or force refresh by toggling the network off and on again.

Q: Is there a native staking mechanism on Mode network?A: No native staking exists at the protocol level. However, third-party DeFi protocols deployed on Mode offer yield-bearing vaults backed by liquid staking derivatives.