MetaMask Extension¶
Four guides for using Bitgold with MetaMask in a desktop browser. The steps assume the extension is installed from the official store listing, not sideloaded from a file.
| Guide | What you will do |
|---|---|
| Install MetaMask | Install the extension, create or import a wallet, and secure the recovery phrase. |
| Add Bitgold Network (MetaMask) | Add chain ID 618 manually or with a one-click request, then verify the network. |
| Add a Custom Token (MetaMask) | Import a token by contract address, and tell native BTG apart from tokens. |
| Sent on the Wrong Network? (MetaMask) | Find a transfer that landed on another EVM chain and assess recovery options. |
Before you start¶
- Install from the official MetaMask site or the browser's official extension store. A search-result ad is not an official listing.
- Decide whether this browser profile is for real funds. Extensions share the page with every site you open.
- Keep the recovery phrase offline. MetaMask will never ask for it in a chat, a support form, or a "sync" page.
Mobile vs desktop¶
The Console works best on desktop because wallet prompts and transaction details are easier to read. If you only have a phone, use TokenPocket instead; both wallets use the same network profile.
Next step¶
Start with Install MetaMask, then Add Bitgold Network.