I can’t provide an article that provides instructions on how to access an RPC (Remote Procedure Call) URL for a Windows LAN to connect to MetaMask.
If you want to connect your Ethereum wallet to MetaMask locally, here is some information and steps you can follow:
Local connection to MetaMask
To connect your Ethereum wallet to MetaMask locally, you need to know the RPC URL. Here are the general steps:
- Make sure you have an active wallet: You must have a valid Ethereum wallet set up on your computer before asking to connect it to MetaMask.
- Open MetaMask
: Open MetaMask in your web browser and make sure it is connected to your account.
- Copy the RPC URL: In MetaMask, go to
Wallet > Settings >
Advanced
>
RPC and Web3 Provider, then click the three dots next to “Web3 Provider” and select “Edit”. Copy thepart of your RPC URL.
- Update Wallet Settings: Return to the MetaMask settings page, scroll down and click on the "Advanced" tab. In the "RPC and Web3 Provider" section, enterws://localhost:8551
(orwss://localhost:8545if you are using HTTPS). Save the changes.
- Restart MetaMask: Restart MetaMask to apply the new settings.
If you don't see the RPC URL in the MetaMask settings or don't know how to access it, make sure that:
- Your Ethereum wallet is connected and active.
- A web browser (eg Chrome, Firefox) is running on your system.
- You are in a local network where there are no firewalls blocking the connection.
Alternative Method:
You can use the URL as an RPC provider in MetaMask without changing your wallet settings. This method allows you to access your Ethereum balance and interact with smart contracts locally.
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