How to Connect MetaMask to Hyperliquid (Step-by-Step Guide)

MetaMask

Why MetaMask Is the Most Popular Wallet for Hyperliquid

MetaMask is the most widely used Ethereum wallet, with over 30 million monthly active users. It works seamlessly with Hyperliquid because both are built on EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) compatible infrastructure. Connecting MetaMask to Hyperliquid takes less than two minutes and requires no identity verification.

Hyperliquid is a non-custodial exchange, which means your funds remain under your control through your MetaMask wallet. There is no account creation process with emails or passwords — your wallet is your account.

Prerequisites

Before connecting MetaMask to Hyperliquid, make sure you have:

• MetaMask browser extension installed and updated (version 11.0+ recommended)
• A funded wallet with USDC on the Arbitrum network (for depositing into Hyperliquid)
• A small amount of ETH on Arbitrum (less than $1 worth, to cover the one-time bridge gas fee)
• A modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Brave, or Edge all work

If you do not have MetaMask yet, the next section walks you through installing it.

Step-by-Step: Connect MetaMask to Hyperliquid

1Install MetaMask

If you already have MetaMask installed, skip to Step 2.

1. Go to metamask.io/download
2. Click "Install MetaMask" for your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Brave, or Edge)
3. Click "Add to Browser" and confirm the extension installation
4. Follow the setup wizard to create a new wallet
5. Write your 12-word seed phrase on paper — store it somewhere safe and offline. Anyone with your seed phrase controls your wallet.
6. Confirm your seed phrase and set a strong password

[Screenshot: MetaMask setup wizard showing seed phrase backup step]

2Add the Arbitrum Network to MetaMask

Hyperliquid deposits come from the Arbitrum network. MetaMask may already have Arbitrum configured, but if it does not:

1. Open MetaMask and click the network dropdown at the top (it usually says "Ethereum Mainnet")
2. Click "Add Network" or "Show/hide test networks" and select "Add a network manually"
3. Enter the Arbitrum One network details:
   • Network Name: Arbitrum One
   • RPC URL: https://arb1.arbitrum.io/rpc
   • Chain ID: 42161
   • Currency Symbol: ETH
   • Block Explorer URL: https://arbiscan.io
4. Click Save

Alternatively, visit chainlist.org, search for "Arbitrum One," and click "Add to MetaMask" for automatic configuration.

[Screenshot: MetaMask Add Network form filled in with Arbitrum One details]

3Connect to Hyperliquid

1. Open your browser and navigate to app.hyperliquid.xyz
2. Click the "Connect" button in the top-right corner of the page
3. Select "MetaMask" from the wallet options
4. MetaMask will pop up asking you to confirm the connection — review the permissions and click "Connect"
5. You may be asked to sign a message to verify your wallet ownership — click "Sign"

[Screenshot: Hyperliquid wallet connection modal showing MetaMask option]

[Screenshot: MetaMask popup requesting connection approval]

That's it. Your wallet is now connected to Hyperliquid. You will see your wallet address displayed in the top-right corner of the Hyperliquid interface.

4Apply a Referral Code (Critical — First Connection Only)

When you connect a new wallet to Hyperliquid for the first time, this is your only chance to apply a referral code. Our referral code (Concept211) gives you a 4% discount on all trading fees for the lifetime of your account, up to your first $25 million in volume.

If you connected through our referral link, the code is applied automatically. If you navigated directly to app.hyperliquid.xyz, check the referral section in your account settings to see if a code is active.

5Deposit USDC

With your wallet connected, you need to deposit funds before you can trade:

1. Click the "Deposit" button in the navigation area
2. Enter the amount of USDC you want to deposit
3. Confirm the transaction in MetaMask
4. Wait approximately 1-2 minutes for the deposit to confirm

For a detailed walkthrough of the deposit process, see our complete USDC deposit guide.

Troubleshooting Common Connection Issues

MetaMask Popup Does Not Appear

• Check if MetaMask is unlocked — Open the MetaMask extension and enter your password
• Disable other wallet extensions — If you have Rabby, Phantom, or other wallet extensions installed, they can intercept the connection. Temporarily disable them and try again
• Clear browser cache — Sometimes stale data prevents the popup. Clear your cache for app.hyperliquid.xyz and refresh
• Try a different browser — If Chrome is not working, try Brave or Firefox

"Connection Rejected" Error

This happens when you click "Reject" in the MetaMask popup, or the popup times out. Simply click "Connect" on Hyperliquid again and approve the connection in MetaMask this time.

MetaMask Shows Wrong Network

If MetaMask displays a network mismatch warning:

1. Open MetaMask
2. Click the network selector at the top
3. Switch to Arbitrum One
4. Return to Hyperliquid and reconnect

Hyperliquid usually auto-prompts for a network switch, but manual switching resolves most issues.

Connected But Wallet Shows 0 Balance

Connecting your wallet does not automatically transfer funds. You need to deposit USDC from Arbitrum into Hyperliquid using the Deposit button. Your MetaMask balance and Hyperliquid trading balance are separate.

Next Steps

Once your MetaMask is connected to Hyperliquid:

1. Deposit USDC — Bridge funds from Arbitrum into your Hyperliquid trading account
2. Place your first trade — Follow our complete trading guide to go from deposit to first position
3. Learn order types — Explore limit orders, stop-losses, and advanced features to trade more effectively