> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.axion.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.axion.network/basics/tutorials/add-polygon-network-to-metamask.md). # Add Polygon Network to Metamask In order to buy Axion on [ApeSwap](https://apeswap.finance/swap) or interact with the [Staking Portal,](https://stake.axion.network/) you must first connect to the Polygon network. By default, your MetaMask wallet is on Ethereum. ### Add Polygon To Metamask The easiest way to add the network is to visit the [staking portal](https://stake.axion.network/), and to click on ***Switch Network*** from the red warning message:

If you are on mobile, click on the menu icon on the top right to connect your wallet

This will bring up a MetaMask window that asks you for approval to add the Polygon Network to your wallet. Once you click on **approve**, you will see another window asking for your confirmation before switching the network. Click on **Switch Network** to be connected to the Polygon Mainnet. Now click on the **Connect** button to access the Axion Staking Portal.

Adding Polygon to MetaMask with the help of the Staking Portal

*To manually add the Polygon network, please use the following set of instructions.* For **desktop users:** You can see which network you are on by opening the MetaMask extension and looking at the very top row. To add a new network on both the desktop browser extension and on the mobile app, navigate to **Settings** and then to **Networks**. Once you can see the list of networks in your wallet, click **Add Network.** Enter the following information into MetaMask: **Network Name:** Polygon Mainnet **RPC Url:** **Chain ID:** 137 **Symbol:** MATIC **Block Explorer URL:** Once you click Save, the network will be added, and your wallet will automatically switch to the new network.