MetaMask is one of the popular choices when it comes to online crypto wallets. And Rarible is one biggest NFT marketplaces out there, with some really cool features.
How to better use both of these platforms than combine them? The integration between MetaMask and Rarible works excellently.
You can connect your MetaMask wallet to Rarible, buy NFTs or Mint them, and then transfer them back to your MetaMask. Which, by the way, can show a visual of your Non-Fungible Token from a recent update!
But to make it work, you need to connect MetaMask to Rarible first.
This guide will teach you how to connect MetaMask to Rarible, both on PC and mobile devices (iPhone & Android). And troubleshoot some of the usual issues that can appear. Let’s dive in!
How to Connect MetaMask to Rarible on a PC
Since Rarible is a decentralized marketplace, there is no need or possibility to create an account. All you need to do is to connect your wallet.
To access all the features of Rarible, you need to connect your crypto wallet and authorize the connection. Once your wallet is connected, you’ll be able to buy, sell or create NFTs and collections.
Doing this on a computer with a MetaMask extension is easy since you can do all the required steps in just one browser tab.
Here is how to Connect MetaMask to Rarible via the browser’s extension.
1. Open and Unlock your Wallet
This guide assumes you already have a MetaMask wallet set up. If not, download the browser extension and follow the instructions. If you need help, we have a step-by-step guide on our website on how to set up your MetaMask wallet.
Once you have your wallet installed and configured, you can unlock it using your password.
If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it as long as you know your seed recovery phrase.
2. Visit the Rarible website
To connect your wallet to Rarible, you must visit their website first.
Either type in the URL or search for Rarible on Google (or another search engine you are using). Alternatively, you can get there by using this link: https://rarible.com/
3. Tap the “Connect Wallet” button
In the top right corner of the website, you will see a big button with “Connect Wallet” on it.
A new window will pop up with a few different connection options.
First, select a chain on which you want to trade your NFTs. MetaMask supports Ethereum and Polygon. We recommend Polygon chain because of its low fees. You can actually use a Polygon Faucet that will pay for about 100 transactions.
You can find a list of the Top 5 Matic faucets here.
Once you decide about the chain, you must select a connection option. You can either select WalletConnect, a service that connects solely mobile wallets to browsers DApps – like TrustWallet. Coinbase wallet, or a few other options. Or you can select MetaMask, which we have been looking for.
4. Select the MetaMask account you wish to connect to Rarible
After selecting MetaMask as the connection option, a new window will pop up. You will be asked to unlock your wallet if you have not already done so. Now select the right account you want to connect to Rarible.
You can also connect multiple accounts at once. Just select the ones you want to link. However, it might not be the greatest and safest to do so.
It is better to connect just one account for security reasons. Then you can fund this address just for the specific situation. That way, you are not risking all your accounts in a case of hacker attacks, but just one.
Once you are done with your selection, tap “Next.”
5. Approve the Connection
On the next window, tap “Connect” to approve the connection.
You will be asked to approve the connection a few more times. Ended with you “signing” the approval. Once you click “Sign,” Rarible will connect your wallet. You can now create, buy or sell your NFTs.
How to Connect MetaMask to Rarible on Mobile (Android & iPhone)
Connecting the MetaMask mobile app to Rarible is a bit tougher. You need to open a DApp explorer inside the app and find Rarible.
Then tap “connect” on the Rarible site and walk through the linking process.
Here is how to connect MetaMask to Rarible on both iPhone and Android devices.
1. Open and Unlock your mobile wallet
The first step is the same as with the browser extension. You need to unlock your wallet first before proceeding.
Enter your password or use biometrics to unlock your wallet. Then you can proceed to the next step.
2. Open the menu and navigate to the inbuilt MetaMask browser
MetaMask has its own browser adapted for connecting to various DApps, including Rarible.
To access it, tap on the hamburger icon in the top left corner and select “Browser.”
3. Open the Rarible website
Type in the Rarible URL and hit enter.
You can also use it as a standard browser since it is built on DuckDuckGo.
4. Open the Menu and Connect your Wallet
Once you land on the Rarible website, tap the menu icon, which is located in the top right corner.
A new page will appear, including the option to connect your wallet. Click on that.
5. Select MetaMask from the list of supported Rarible connections
The same options will show up as with the PC version. Choose MetaMask from the list. And don’t forget to switch to the right chain – i.e., Polygon, if that’s what you want.
6. Approve the connection
You will immediately get the option to approve the connection.
This time, it is just a one-time process. Click on “Connect,” which is present in the new dialog box, and you have successfully connected MetaMask to Rarible on mobile.
Can’t connect MetaMask to Rarible – Solved
In some rare cases, you might experience issues when trying to connect your wallet to the NFT marketplace. Various reasons can cause it.
But we dug and found the most often reasons and solutions to the issue where you can’t connect MetaMask to Rarible. Here are a few solutions you should try.
Update the MetaMask extension
An error present in the wallet may cause this issue. If the bug has already been reported, the developers will try to fix it as soon as possible.
Your extensions should update automatically. But sometimes, that doesn’t happen. That’s why ensuring that your extension is up to date is crucial.
There are two ways to update your extensions.
If you wish to choose the easy path, you can uninstall the extension and install it again. However, this will require you to import your account using the seed phrase.
This may be tricky if you have your seed phrase well hidden or encrypted.
The second way is to access the list of extensions. You can do this by opening the browser’s menu and tapping “Extensions.” There you will see an option to toggle on the Developer mode. The developer mode will enable the option to force Update extensions.
Clear your browser Cache
When you are using your browser, it saves up information and cookies as it goes. And this information can get corrupted sometimes, causing the connection issue.
When you clear your cache, all websites will have to re-download any possible corrupted files, fixing this error.
Clearing your Cache may vary depending on which browser you are using. But it’ll be more or less the same.
- Open your preferred browser and access the History tab. Either from the top right menu or by using the Ctrl+H shortcut.
- Select the Clear browsing data option.
- You can choose a custom time range, but because we are looking to solve browser issues select All Time.
- Tick all the boxes, including Site Cookies and Cached images and files.
- Finally, press the Clear Data button.
Depending on how often you clear your browser, this process will take a while.
Now try connecting MetaMask to Rarible again. If this method didn’t fix your problem and you still can’t log in to your account, continue with this article for three more techniques.
Try another Browser
If clearing your Cache did not solve the issue, you can try using a whole new browser with a fresh install of MetaMask.
Using this method, you will need to import your wallet again. If that is an issue, you can always view your seed phrase or move to another solution.
Disable your Adblock
Some Ad Blocking software can, apart from ads, also block some lines of code, especially cookies.
However, sometimes this line of code is necessary, and the page doesn’t work without it.
Disable your AdBlock (or other blocking extensions, like cookie blockers) from the extension tab of your browser.
After disabling your AdBlock, reload the Rarible site and try connecting your wallet once again to see if this fixed your issue.
Check MetaMask’s permissions
This is not always the issue. Since, by default, all extensions have full permissions to access and read websites.
But you may have accidentally removed these permissions when cleaning up your browser. And if MetaMask does not have permission to “read and change data on websites” on the Rarible website, it won’t be able to connect.
To ensure that MetaMask has the proper permissions navigate to the extension tab and click on MetaMask. This time, however, use the right mouse click instead of the left one.
Move your mouse over to the second option. “This can read and change site data.” Now ensure that the option “On all sites” is selected.
If you, even after using all the above solutions, can’t connect MetaMask to Rarible, you should contact the Rarible support team.
Conclusion
MetaMask works well with the world’s largest NFT marketplaces. To use it together, you need to connect your MetaMask wallet to Rarible.
You can do that by visiting the Rarible website, tapping on the wallet icon, and choosing MetaMask as the connection option.
Then all it’s left is to approve the connection, and you can start buying, selling, or creating NFTs.
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