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# Adding Optimism Kovan Network

Optimism Kovan Network is the test network we are going to use for the Rawrshak platform's open Alpha launch.

#### 1. Open the Metamask Wallet

![Metamask Browser Wallet](/files/durE9B1leEsc3n521khm)

#### 2. Open the Accounts and click Settings

![Go to Settings](/files/zLkkk2cNvM5q9fQCqWJn)

#### 3. Scroll to the "Networks" section

![Select Networks](/files/zCQ9E3hhNX1wOq6xFCfU)

#### 4. Click the "Add Network" button and fill information

![Click Add Network](/files/F0xxuQ5oWDIcGYXUXgfn)

This opens up the Metamask Settings. Fill in the Optimism Kovan info and click *Save* to add the network.

<table><thead><tr><th width="225.0234541577825">Parameter</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Network Name</td><td>Optimism Kovan</td></tr><tr><td>New RPC URL</td><td>https://kovan.optimism.io</td></tr><tr><td>Chain ID</td><td>69</td></tr><tr><td>Block Explorer URL</td><td>https://kovan-optimistic.etherscan.io</td></tr><tr><td>Currency Symbol</td><td>ETH</td></tr></tbody></table>

![](/files/UUPWPbotpIfdindOqaLe)