How to Change the Default Network in Trust Wallet?

Accessing Network Settings

1. Open the Trust Wallet application on your mobile device and ensure you are logged into your wallet.

2. Tap the wallet icon located in the bottom navigation bar to enter the wallet dashboard.

3. Locate and tap the network name displayed at the top center of the screen—this is typically labeled “Ethereum”, “BNB Smart Chain”, or another active chain.

4. A dropdown list of all supported networks appears, including both EVM-compatible and non-EVM chains such as Solana and Tron.

5. Scroll through the list and select the desired network from the available options.

Adding Custom RPC Networks

1. Within the network selection interface, scroll down and tap “Add Network” at the bottom of the list.

2. Choose “Custom RPC” to manually input blockchain configuration details.

3. Enter the required fields: Network Name, RPC URL, Chain ID, Symbol (e.g., ETH, MATIC), and Block Explorer URL.

4. Ensure the Chain ID matches the official identifier published by the blockchain’s documentation to avoid transaction failures.

5. Tap “Save” to add the network; it will appear in your network list and become selectable as default.

Switching Default for Specific Tokens

1. Navigate to the “Assets” tab and locate the token you wish to manage.

2. Tap the token to open its detail page, then select “Send” or “Receive”.

3. Before initiating any action, the app displays the current network context—tap this label to change the underlying network used for that operation.

4. Select a different network only if the token exists natively on that chain; cross-chain transfers require bridging tools outside Trust Wallet.

5. The selected network remains active for that session but does not alter the global default unless explicitly confirmed in the main settings.

Verifying Network Consistency Across Functions

1. Confirm the active network before signing any transaction by checking the top banner—mismatched networks cause failed sends or unrecognized balances.

2. When interacting with decentralized applications, Trust Wallet automatically detects dApp-specified network requirements and prompts for switch confirmation.

3. If a dApp requests a network not yet added, the wallet displays an option to import it directly using the dApp’s metadata.

4. Token balances update only on networks where the wallet has scanned relevant contract addresses and event logs.

5. Network switching does not affect seed phrase security or private key storage—the same keys govern asset control across all compatible chains.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does changing the default network affect my wallet address?A: No. Your wallet address remains identical across all EVM-compatible networks because it is derived from the same private key.

Q: Why does my token balance show zero after switching networks?A: The token may not be deployed on the newly selected network, or its contract address has not been added to your token list for that chain.

Q: Can I use the same wallet to hold tokens on Ethereum and Solana simultaneously?A: Yes. Trust Wallet supports multi-chain address derivation; Solana uses a separate public key format but shares the same mnemonic seed.

Q: What happens if I send tokens to the correct address but on the wrong network?A: The transaction executes on the selected network and cannot be reversed; funds may become irretrievable if the recipient address has no corresponding balance or contract on that chain.