FAQs
There are two potential reasons why your tokens may not be appearing where you expect them to: You sent to a contract address. Smart contracts on Ethereum and EVM-compatible networks have their own addresses, and they are easily mistakeable for regular wallet addresses. You pasted in the wrong address.
Why are my tokens not showing up in MetaMask wallet? ›
If a token isn't appearing in 'Overview', it may be because it is not on a supported network, or isn't a supported token on one of those networks. (Currently supported networks include Ethereum mainnet, Polygon, BNB Chain, Avalanche, OP Mainnet, Arbitrum, Fantom, and Linea).
Why is my transaction not showing up on MetaMask? ›
If your transaction is not visible on the block explorer, but is still showing as pending in MetaMask, you should first try restarting your browser. This can sometimes clear your transaction queue. If this doesn't work, you may need to reset your account.
Why is my USDT not showing in MetaMask? ›
Troubleshooting common issues with USDT in MetaMask
If USDT does not appear after adding, one should verify that the correct USDT contract address has been entered. Any error in the address can prevent the token from showing up in the wallet. Sometimes, a simple refresh of the wallet interface can help.
How to unhide tokens in MetaMask? ›
To unhide tokens, go to your 'Tokens' view and click on the 'More' button, next to the 'Networks' selector, on the right-hand side. From there, click on 'View hidden tokens'. Click on the 'Token actions' menu, next to the token you want to unhide, and select 'Unhide'.
Why is Ethereum not showing up in MetaMask? ›
There are two potential reasons why your tokens may not be appearing where you expect them to: You sent to a contract address. Smart contracts on Ethereum and EVM-compatible networks have their own addresses, and they are easily mistakeable for regular wallet addresses. You pasted in the wrong address.
Why is my MetaMask balance not updating? ›
Close down your browser where you have the MetaMask extension installed and open it again. Try switching off any ad blockers you have installed, or, if you're using a VPN, try using MetaMask with it turned off. Switch to a different network and back again.
Why is my USDT not showing in my wallet? ›
There are a few reasons why some wallets might not show a balance of Tether (USDT). It could be that the wallet does not support USDT, or it could be that the wallet is not displaying the correct balance. It's also possible that there is an issue with the blockchain that is preventing the balance from being displayed.
Why is my token not showing balance? ›
If your token balance doesn't show up, consider taking the following steps: 1. Ensure that your internet connection is stable. An unstable connection can prevent your token balance from updating. 2. Try refreshing your account by logging out and then logging back in.
Why is my USDT not showing up on Ledger? ›
For newly created accounts on the Tron network, you must send at least 0.1 TRX to your Ledger Tron receive address to activate the account before you can see your USDT or any other TRC10/TRC20 tokens deposited. The minimum required amount for the account to be activated is 0.1 TRX.
To see your tokens, click on the Tokens tab. Your tokens should be listed under this tab. If they're not, and automatic token detection isn't picking them up, then click on 'Import token' at the bottom.
How to add ETH token to MetaMask? ›
Add token to MetaMask
- Open the MetaMask extension in your web browser.
- Select the Assets tab.
- Scroll down and click Import tokens.
- Select the Custom Token tab.
- Insert the contract address of the token to the field Token Contract Address. ...
- Click Add Custom Token. ...
- Click Import Tokens.
When a user opens MetaMask, they're shown some major tokens by default. However, to display most custom ERC-20 tokens, the user must turn on token autodetection or add the token manually. To display a user's NFTs, the user must turn on NFT autodetection or add their NFTs manually.
Where are my MetaMask tokens? ›
To see your tokens, click on the Tokens tab. Your tokens should be listed under this tab. If they're not, and automatic token detection isn't picking them up, then click on 'Import token' at the bottom.
Why is my custom token not showing value in MetaMask? ›
Sometimes, tokens need to be manually added to MetaMask to be displayed. You can try adding the token manually by going to your MetaMask wallet, clicking on "Add Token," and entering the token contract address.
How do I automatically add tokens to MetaMask? ›
Add token to MetaMask
Select the Custom Token tab. Insert the contract address of the token to the field Token Contract Address. The token symbol and token decimal will get filled automatically. You can edit it if needed.
Why won't MetaMask import tokens? ›
You won't be able to add a token unless you hold it in one of your connected accounts. From here, select the "Custom Token" tab and insert the details of the token you're looking for. If you need to find the details, head to the block explorer of the relevant network and search for the token by its name or symbol.
