Wallet Setup

How to connect your crypto wallet to ChainPortal. Supports MetaMask, Phantom, Keplr, Petra, SUI Wallet, NEAR Wallet, and more.

Choose Your Wallet

Each blockchain ecosystem uses its own wallet. Here is which wallet to use for each ecosystem:

Ecosystem	Recommended Wallet	Alternative Wallets
EVM	MetaMask	Rainbow, Rabby, Coinbase Wallet, WalletConnect
Solana	Phantom	Solflare, Backpack
Cosmos	Keplr	Leap Wallet
Aptos	Petra	Martian, Pontem
SUI	SUI Wallet	Suiet, Ethos
NEAR	NEAR Wallet	MyNearWallet, Sender

Installing a Wallet

Pick a wallet from the table above

Choose the wallet that matches the blockchain you want to use. If you are unsure, start with MetaMask for EVM chains -- it is the most popular and supports the most networks.

Install the browser extension

Go to your wallet's official website and install the browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Brave. Always verify you are on the official site.

Create or import a wallet

Follow the wallet's setup wizard. Write down your recovery phrase on paper and store it somewhere safe. NEVER share it with anyone.

Get test tokens (for testnets)

If you want to try ChainPortal on a testnet first (recommended!), get free test tokens from a faucet. ChainPortal has a built-in faucet page.

Security Warning: Never share your seed phrase or private key. ChainPortal will NEVER ask for it. Only approve transactions you understand.

Connecting to ChainPortal

Go to ChainPortal

Open chainportal.org in your browser.

Click 'Connect Wallet'

Find the 'Connect Wallet' button in the top-right corner of the navigation bar.

Select your wallet

A modal will appear showing all supported wallets. Click on the one you installed.

Approve the connection

Your wallet extension will pop up asking you to approve the connection to ChainPortal. Click 'Connect' or 'Approve'.

You are connected!

Your wallet address will appear in the top-right corner. You can now switch between networks using the chain selector dropdown.

Switching Networks

ChainPortal supports multiple networks within each ecosystem. To switch:

Click the chain selector dropdown in the header
Pick the network you want (e.g., Ethereum Mainnet, Polygon, Sepolia Testnet)
Your wallet will ask you to approve the network switch
Done! All creation forms will now deploy to the selected network

Getting Test Tokens

To test ChainPortal without spending real money:

Go to the Faucets page from the sidebar
Select your testnet (e.g., Sepolia, Polygon Amoy)
Click the faucet link to get free test tokens
Wait for the tokens to arrive in your wallet (usually 10-30 seconds)

Tip: Start with Sepolia (EVM) or Solana Devnet -- they have the most reliable faucets and fastest confirmation times.

Multi-Wallet Support

ChainPortal lets you connect multiple wallets simultaneously. This means you can:

Connect MetaMask for EVM chains AND Phantom for Solana at the same time
Switch between ecosystems using the sidebar without disconnecting
Each ecosystem remembers its own wallet connection

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
Wallet not detected	Make sure the browser extension is installed and enabled. Try refreshing the page.
Wrong network	Use the chain selector to switch networks. Your wallet will prompt you to approve.
Transaction stuck	Check the block explorer for your transaction. You may need to increase gas or cancel/speed up in your wallet.
Cannot connect	Try disconnecting and reconnecting. Clear your browser cache if the issue persists.