To add USDT (Tether) to MetaMask, you must copy its address and import it as a custom token.
After importing it as a custom token, you will be able to send and receive USDT.
Tether is hosted on the Ethereum blockchain, so you need to make sure that the “Ethereum Mainnet” network is selected.
By default, the “Ethereum Mainnet” network is selected.
So, you don’t need to add a new network.
Tether is a stablecoin, which means it’s always worth $1.00 (fiat currency corresponding to 1 to 1).
Its goal is to stabilize cryptocurrency valuations.
Instead of depositing USDT on MetaMask, you can deposit USDT into an interest account like BlockFi: https://blockfi.com/?ref=ebaebea5.
BlockFi has a USDT annual interest rate of 9.25%.
This means that if you deposit 10,000 USDT in BlockFi, you will get $5,563 in interest in 5 years.
Here’s how to add USDT (Tether) to MetaMask:
Table of Contents:
1. Copy the ADDRESS of the USDT contract
Before you can add USDT (Tether) to MetaMask, you must copy its address.
This is because USDT is not automatically added to MetaMask.
Then, you need to import it as a custom token.
First, go to CoinMarketCap.com and search for “USDT”.
Under “Contracts”, click the duplicate icon to copy the USDT address.
You can find the USDT token on CoinMarketCap here: https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/tether/.
2. Access your MetaMask wallet
After copying the USDT contract address, you can now import it into MetaMask.
If you don’t have MetaMask, you need to install it on Chrome and create a new wallet.
The wallet creation process involves choosing a password and storing a recovery phrase.
If you already have a MetaMask wallet, you can enter your password or import it using your secret recovery phrase.
To access your MetaMask wallet, click on the MetaMask extension, enter your password and click “Unlock”.
3. Click “import tokens”
After unlocking the MetaMask wallet, you will need to import USDT.
First, you need to make sure that the “Ethereum Mainnet” network is selected.
This is because USDT is hosted on the Ethereum blockchain.
By default, the “Ethereum Mainnet” network will be selected.
If not, click the network drop-down box and select it.
Then, scroll down and click “import token” to start importing USDT as a custom token.
4. Paste USDT contact address
After clicking on “import tokens”, you will land in the “Search” tab.
In the “Search” tab, you will be able to search for “USDT” and add it as a custom token.
However, it is better to add it as a custom token.
First, click “Custom Token” to start adding a custom token.
Now you will see 3 fields: “Token Contract Address”, “Token Symbol” and “Decimal Token”.
All you have to do is paste the USDT address into the “Token Contract Address” field.
After pasting the USDT address, the rest of the fields will be populated automatically.
Finally, click “Add Custom Token” to add USDT to your MetaMask wallet.
5. Send or receive USDT
After clicking “Add Custom Token”, USDT (Tether) will be added to your MetaMask wallet.
You can see the token in the “Resources” tab.
You will now be able to send or receive USDT.
To send USDT, click on the USDT token, click “Send” and paste the recipient’s address.
To receive USDT, copy your wallet address by clicking on the duplicate icon under “Account 1” and share it with the sender.
You have successfully added USDT to MetaMask!
Conclusion
An alternative way to add USDT to MetaMask is to go to the USDT token page on CoinMarketCap.
Once you are there, click on the MetaMask icon under “Contracts”.
After clicking on the MetaMask icon, you will receive a MetaMask notification.
Click “Add Token” to add USDT to your MetaMask wallet.
Recently, MetaMask has also improved token detection.
Then, you can also add USDT by searching for it in the “Search” tab.
You can do this by browsing your MetaMask wallet > import tokens > search for “USDT” > Next > Import Tokens.
Instead of keeping your USDT in your MetaMask wallet, you can keep it in an interest account like BlockFi.
BlockFi has a USDT interest rate of 9.25%.
You can sign up for BlockFi here: https://blockfi.com/?ref=ebaebea5 and deposit your USDT there.
If you want to buy USDT, you can create an account on Binance or Coinbase.
Buy USDT by creating a Binance account: https://accounts.binance.com/en/register?ref=73583477.
Buy USDT by creating a Coinbase account and get $10 USD in free Bitcoin: https://www.coinbase.com/join/lim_di1.
