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Hedera Localnet

Add Hedera Localnet to Your Wallet — MetaMask, OKX, Rabby, Trust Wallet

Chain ID: 298·Symbol: HBAR

Hedera Localnet is an EVM-compatible blockchain with Chain ID 298 and native token HBAR. This page lets you add Hedera Localnet to MetaMask, Rabby Wallet, OKX Wallet or Trust Wallet in one click — no manual Chain ID or RPC entry required.

What is Hedera Localnet?

Hedera Localnet is an EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) compatible blockchain network. Any EVM wallet — MetaMask, Rabby, OKX Wallet, Trust Wallet, Coinbase Wallet — can connect and transact on Hedera Localnet once you add the network configuration.

Why do you need to add Hedera Localnet to your wallet?

MetaMask and most wallets only come pre-configured with Ethereum Mainnet. To transact, swap tokens, or use dApps on Hedera Localnet, you need to add the network first. Entering an incorrect Chain ID or RPC can put your assets at risk. Use the "Add to wallet" button above — data sourced directly from chainid.network, the canonical Ethereum chain registry.

How to add Hedera Localnet to your wallet

  1. 1

    Click Add to wallet

    Press the "Add to wallet" button above. MetaMask, OKX Wallet, Rabby Wallet or Trust Wallet will show a popup asking you to confirm adding the Hedera Localnet network.

  2. 2

    Confirm in your wallet

    Your wallet shows the Hedera Localnet network details: Chain ID 298, native token HBAR. Verify the Chain ID is correct, then click "Approve" or "Add Network".

  3. 3

    Switch to the new network

    After confirming, your wallet automatically switches to Hedera Localnet. You can start transacting right away — you will need HBAR to pay gas fees.

Hedera Localnet network technical details

To add manually, go to Settings → Networks → Add Network in MetaMask (or your wallet's equivalent) and enter the details below:

NameHedera Localnet
Chain ID298
Native tokenHBAR
Decimals18

Important notice

  • •Always verify Chain ID 298 before confirming — attackers sometimes create fake networks with similar names but different Chain IDs
  • •You need HBAR tokens in your wallet to pay gas fees for transactions on Hedera Localnet
  • •Data on this page is sourced from chainid.network — the community-verified Ethereum chain registry
  • •If the "Add to wallet" button doesn't work, your wallet may not support wallet_addEthereumChain — add the network manually using the details below

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to add Hedera Localnet to MetaMask?▾
Yes, if you use the "Add to wallet" button on this page. Data is sourced from chainid.network — the community-audited Ethereum registry. Adding a network does not expose your private key or grant any permissions to the dApp.
What is Hedera Localnet Chain ID?▾
The Chain ID of Hedera Localnet is 298. This unique number identifies the network and prevents MetaMask and other EVM wallets from mixing up transactions across different chains.
Do I need HBAR tokens to use Hedera Localnet?▾
Yes. Every transaction on Hedera Localnet requires HBAR to pay gas fees. You can purchase HBAR on exchanges and bridge it to Hedera Localnet, or use a faucet if this is a testnet.
What is the Hedera Localnet RPC endpoint?▾
An RPC endpoint is the server address your wallet uses to communicate with the Hedera Localnet blockchain — sending transactions, reading balances, and checking state. This page shows live latency for each RPC so you can pick the fastest one.
My wallet says Hedera Localnet already exists when I click Add — what do I do?▾
That's completely normal. If Hedera Localnet is already in your wallet, it will simply switch to that network instead of adding a duplicate — no error or conflict.
I added Hedera Localnet but the network won't load — what's wrong?▾
The most common cause is a broken or overloaded RPC endpoint. Your wallet uses RPC to connect to the blockchain — if the RPC is down, the network won't load even if it was added correctly. Fix: copy a different RPC from the list above (prefer green low-latency ones), then go to Settings → Networks in your wallet and replace the old RPC with the new one. Watch the tutorial video above for step-by-step instructions on updating your RPC.