How to Buy Tokens on PancakeSwap Using MetaMask and a Contract Address
Step 1: Install MetaMask
Install the MetaMask browser extension from the official website or your browser’s extension store.
Step 2: Connect to Binance Smart Chain (BSC)
- Open MetaMask
- Go to Settings > Networks > Add Network
- Enter the following BSC network details:
- Network Name: Binance Smart Chain
- New RPC URL: https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org/
- Chain ID: 56
- Currency Symbol: BNB
- Block Explorer URL: https://bscscan.com
Step 3: Add BNB to Your Wallet
Transfer BNB from an exchange (like Binance) to your MetaMask wallet address. You need BNB to pay transaction fees.
Step 4: Go to PancakeSwap
- Visit https://pancakeswap.finance
- Click on “Connect Wallet” and choose MetaMask
Step 5: Swap BNB for the Token
- In the “From” field, choose BNB
- Enter the amount of BNB you want to swap
- Click “Swap”, then confirm the transaction in MetaMask
Step 6: Add the Token to MetaMask
- Go back to MetaMask
- Click “Import Tokens”
- Paste the 0x875Fe202Af9Bb1A948BB6Aff14087f744857075b
- Confirm to display your balance
You’ve Successfully Bought the Token!
Now the token is in your wallet and can be traded or held.