> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs-launchpad.energyweb.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs-launchpad.energyweb.org/ewc-ecosystem/ewc-guides-and-tutorials/getting-started-with-energy-web-chain.md).

# Getting started with Energy Web Chain

## 1. Install MetaMask

You will need to [install MetaMask](https://metamask.io/) (or another Ethereum wallet) to connect to EW-DOS applications on the Volta test network or the main network, and to sign transactions on the blockchain. 

Read more about using MetaMask [here](/ewc-ecosystem/ewc-guides-and-tutorials/set-up-metamask-to-interact-with-energy-web-chain.md). 

## 2. Get Tokens

If you are using applications or smart contracts on the [**Volta Test Network (testnet)**](/ewc-ecosystem/ewc-guides-and-tutorials/developing-on-the-volta-test-network-and-main-network-energy-web-chain.md), you will need [Volta tokens](/ewc-ecosystem/ewc-guides-and-tutorials/developing-on-the-volta-test-network-and-main-network-energy-web-chain.md#get-started-using-volta). 

* Learn how to get Volta Tokens [here](https://docs.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/community-resources/using-the-energy-web-chain/volta-testnet-token). 
* Once you have Volta tokens, you will need to [connect MetaMask to the Volta blockchain](/ewc-ecosystem/ewc-guides-and-tutorials/set-up-metamask-to-interact-with-energy-web-chain.md#connect-metamask-to-the-energy-web-blockchain). 

If you are using or developing applications or smart contracts deployed on the [**Energy Web Main Network (mainnet)**](/ewc-ecosystem/energy-web-chain.md), you will need to have [Energy Web Tokens](/ewc-ecosystem/energy-web-tokens.md).

*  Learn how to get EWT [here](#id-2.-get-tokens). 
* Once you have EWT, you will need to [connect MetaMask to the Energy Web Chain](/ewc-ecosystem/ewc-guides-and-tutorials/set-up-metamask-to-interact-with-energy-web-chain.md#connect-metamask-to-the-energy-web-blockchain). 

## 3. Using EW-DOS

### Learn about Volta Testnet and Energy Web Mainnet

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