> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://legacy-docs.polymarket.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://legacy-docs.polymarket.com/getting-started/connecting/metamask.md).

# MetaMask

This visual guide will walk you through connecting to Polymarket with MetaMask. 

## Visual Guide

1\) Go to [Polymarket.com](https://polymarket.com/), click `Sign Up`, and select the MetaMask option

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2\) Sign the transaction

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3\) Generate your proxy wallet. Proxy wallets allow you to make transactions without owning $MATIC and approving every market, saving you time and money. [Learn more](/faq/connecting-to-polymarket.md#what-is-a-proxy-wallet)

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4\) Sign the transaction to activate your proxy wallet 

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5\) Send USDC to your proxy wallet from either the Ethereum or Polygon blockchain.

* [Ethereum tutorial](/getting-started/depositing-usdc/from-a-wallet/metamask-deposits.md)
* [Polygon tutorial](/getting-started/depositing-usdc/from-an-exchange.md)

## Related Articles

* [What is a proxy wallet? ](/faq/connecting-to-polymarket.md#what-is-a-proxy-wallet)