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# Switch to polygon blockchain

You are most likely using Ethereum mainnet on your metamask.\
In order to play the games, collect $DNA and much more you will need to switch your blockchain from Ethereum to Polygon.

!\[After clicking on enter, a pop up window should appear from MetaMask 

This will add the polygon network to your metamask, click on "Approve" to add it.
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If you didn't see this window or clicked on cancel, you can also add the polygon network from \
<https://polygonscan.com/> which is the official block explorer from Polygon. <br>

![Go at the bottom of the page and click on "Add Polygon Network" to add the network to your metamask](/files/k5c1aPtO2clj14lgdvaa)

You are now connected to the Polygon network