> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://sandchain.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://sandchain.gitbook.io/docs/build/connecting-to-sandchain.md).

# Connecting to SANDchain

If you have connected to the the SANDchain Quest Platform or the [SANDchain Manifesto](https://app.sandchain.com/manifesto),\
SANDchain testnet would have already been added to your wallet. But you can also add the network to your connected wallet via the [SANDchain Caldera Hub](https://sandchain-hub.caldera.xyz/) or manually add the network information.

#### **Adding via the SANDchain Caldera Hub**

1. Navigate to <https://sandchain-hub.caldera.xyz/>
2. Ensure you have [Metamask](https://metamask.io/download) installed on your browser
3. Click “Add to Wallet”

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You will see a confirmation pop-up in your browser that the network has been added to your wallet.

#### **Adding Manually to Metamask**

1. Install [Metamask](https://metamask.io/download) on your applicable browser
2. Create your wallet if you do not already have one
3. Open the extension and click then burger menu<br>

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4. Select “Networks”

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5. Select “Add a Custom Network”

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6. Enter the following Network Information in each applicable field:&#x20;

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* **Network Name:** Silica
* **Default RPC URL:** <https://sandchain-rpc.caldera.xyz/http>

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<p align="center"><em>You can leave the RPC Name field blank</em></p>

* **Chain ID:** 6252
* **Currency Symbol:** SAND
* **Block Explorer URL:** <https://sandchain-explorer.caldera.xyz/>

7\. Click “Save”

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SANDchain testnet has now been added to your wallet.

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