This article is an updated version of the one originally posted on July 13, 2023.
How to Add a Custom Token to MetaMask if It’s Not Automatically Appearing
Get the Token’s Correct Contract Address
First, you’ll need the correct contract address for the token you want to add.
For example, to add WETH (Wrapped Ether) to MetaMask, here is the contract address: 0x7ceB23fD6bC0adD59E62ac25578270cFf1b9f619
Ensure You Have a MetaMask Account and Are Logged In
Make sure you have MetaMask installed and that you are logged into your account.
Go to the Token Section in MetaMask
Open your MetaMask extension and navigate to the "Tokens" tab, where you manage your tokens.
Select ‘Import Tokens’
Open the menu on the right and click the Import tokens button.
Select the ‘Custom Tokens’ Tab
In the Import Tokens window, click on the Custom Tokens tab.
Paste the Contract Address into the “Token Contract Address” Section
Paste the token’s contract address (for example, the one provided for WETH) into the Token Contract Address field.
The Token Symbol and Decimal fields should automatically fill in. You can edit them if necessary, but they usually auto-populate correctly.
Click ‘Next,’ Then ‘Import’ to Confirm the Addition
Click the Next button, and then click Import to confirm the addition of the token to your wallet.
View Your Token
After importing, the token should now appear in your MetaMask wallet.
If you already hold that token, your balance will be displayed.