How do I connect with MetaMask?

Prerequisites

1. Retrieve an RPC URL for the node you would like to connect to.
2. Retrieve an App Credential that applies to the RPC URL retrieved.
   • See: What are App Creds and how can I use them?
3. Create a URL that fits this form: https://{username}:{password}@{node-rpc-url}

Install Metamask

Follow the instructions here.

Configure Metamask

1. Click the MetaMask icon in the browser’s upper right corner.
2. In the MetaMask popup, click the Fox Face in the upper left corner.
3. Select the Custom RPC option.
4. Paste the RPC URL with App Creds created in the Prerequisites section into the New RPC URL box and click save.
5. MetaMask should connect shortly. If connection establishment takes longer, try a different browser.

For an alternative explanation with animations see the Kaleido Blog Article: Kaleido meets MetaMask.