MetaMask#

The MetaMask browser extension is a convenient way to access and interact with blockchains like Songbird or Flare. To do so, you need to first add a custom network to MetaMask, as explained in this guide. Make sure that you have securely backed up your recovery phrase before proceeding.

Getting Started#

To use MetaMask with Songbird or Flare, ensure you have:

1. Installed the latest version of Google Chrome.
2. Installed the MetaMask browser extension.
3. Created a new wallet or imported an existing wallet to MetaMask.
4. Securely backed up your recovery phrase offline.
5. Protected your MetaMask with a password.

Adding Flare Tokens#

After you set up your wallet, add the native tokens $FLR and $SGB and the wrapped tokens $WFLR and $WSGB to your listed assets:

1. Open the MetaMask browser extension.
2. Unlock your MetaMask wallet with your password.
3. Click the networks drop-down menu, and click Add network. In a browser tab, the Settings menu opens to the Networks section.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click Add a network manually.

5. Complete the following steps to set up the Flare network and Songbird network:

   FlareSongbird

   1. Specify the values from the following table to set up the Flare network, which will add the native $FLR token to your list of assets.

      Field	Value
      Network Name	Flare
      New RPC URL	https://flare-api.flare.network/ext/bc/C/rpc
      Chain ID	14
      Currency Symbol	FLR
      Block Explorer URL	https://flare-explorer.flare.network

   2. Click Save.

   3. Follow these instructions to automatically add $WFLR to your listed assets.

   1. Specify the values from the following table to set up the Songbird network, which will add the native $SGB token to your list of assets.

      Field	Value
      Network Name	Songbird
      New RPC URL	https://songbird-api.flare.network/ext/bc/C/rpc
      Chain ID	19
      Currency Symbol	SGB
      Block Explorer URL	https://songbird-explorer.flare.network

   2. Click Save.

   3. Follow these instructions to automatically add $WSGB to your listed assets.

Wrap and Delegate#

When you delegate your vote power to FTSO data providers, you not only support the Flare ecosystem but also earn monetary rewards.

Wrap and delegate your $FLR or $SGB tokens using the Flare Portal. First, wrap your tokens, and then delegate them.