Chainslist 2026: Add EVM Networks to Your Wallet

In 2026, Chainlist can help you add an EVM network to a compatible wallet by matching its chain ID and RPC endpoint. Adding the network changes which blockchain your wallet reads; it does not move your funds or make assets on one chain available on another.

Before you approve a network request, know what the settings mean:

• Chain ID: the number that identifies the network to wallets and applications.
• RPC URL: the address your wallet uses to ask a network for data and send transactions.
• Native currency: the network’s main coin, often used to pay transaction fees.
• Explorer URL: an optional link to a site that displays transactions and addresses.

What does chainslist do when you add a network?

Chainslist helps you find network settings and pass them to your wallet, which then asks you to approve the addition. You can search for a network, review its listed details and use the wallet connection option if it is supported. I checked the network name and chain ID on chainslist before proceeding; the wallet still presents its own approval step.

An EVM network is a blockchain that supports software built for the Ethereum Virtual Machine, the system used to run many Ethereum-style smart contracts. EVM-compatible networks can often use the same wallet account address format, but they remain separate chains with separate records of balances and transactions.

That distinction matters when you switch networks. Your wallet may show the same account address, yet a token you own on one chain may not appear on another. Adding a network only tells the wallet how to connect; it does not bridge tokens, create a balance or confirm that a particular app supports that chain.

How do you use chainslist to add an EVM network?

To add a network, search for its name, check the result and approve the request in your wallet. The exact buttons and wording vary by wallet, but the basic sequence is similar.

First, make sure you are on the intended network entry. Some networks have similar names, and test networks can appear alongside mainnets. A testnet is a practice network where tokens generally have no ordinary market value; don’t choose one if you mean to use the live chain.

Next, connect your wallet if the page offers that option, then select the command to add the network. Read the wallet’s confirmation window before approving it. Check that the displayed chain name and ID match the network you meant to add, then confirm in the wallet itself.

If the wallet does not support a direct request, you can enter the details manually through its network settings. Copy the chain ID and RPC URL carefully, and use the values supplied for the same network entry. A typo in the URL can prevent connection, while a wrong chain ID can make the wallet identify the network incorrectly.

Once added, select the network in your wallet and check that it connects. If you expect to see a token, confirm that the token exists on this specific chain and that your wallet is displaying it. A successful network switch is not proof that an asset has moved or that a transaction has completed.

How can you check an RPC endpoint before approving it?

Check the network’s own documentation or another official source for its chain ID and recommended RPC endpoint. Compare those details with the wallet prompt and the entry you selected; a familiar network name on its own is not enough to verify the settings.

An RPC endpoint is a service your wallet contacts to read network data and submit transactions. Whoever operates it may be able to see the requests sent to that endpoint, and an unreliable service may return stale data or stop responding. For funds you expect to use regularly, a network’s official documentation is the better place to confirm which endpoint to trust.

Be especially careful with unexpected wallet prompts. Adding a network should not require your recovery phrase or private key. A site that asks for either is asking for control of your wallet, not just permission to add network settings.

Should you add a network manually or use a wallet preset?

Use a built-in wallet preset when it includes the network you need, because the wallet can supply its own maintained settings. If it does not, adding a network through a verified entry or the wallet’s manual settings can get you connected, provided you check the details before approval.

The practical takeaway is simple: treat a network addition as a connection setting, not a transfer. Verify the chain ID and RPC source, approve the request in your wallet, then confirm you are on the intended chain before using an app or sending funds.