# 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](https://docs.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/foundational-concepts/wallets-and-exchanges#metamask). 

## 2. Get Tokens

If you are using applications or smart contracts on the [**Volta Test Network (testnet)**](https://docs.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/trust-layer-energy-web-chain/testnet-and-mainnet#developing-on-volta-test-network), you will need [Volta tokens](https://docs.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/community-resources/using-the-energy-web-chain/volta-testnet-token). 

* 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](https://docs.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/trust-layer-energy-web-chain/connect-to-energy-web-chain-main-network-with-metamash#to-connect-to-the-volta-test-network). 

If you are using or developing applications or smart contracts deployed on the [**Energy Web Main Network (mainnet)**](https://docs.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/trust-layer-energy-web-chain/testnet-and-mainnet#developing-on-energy-web-main-network), you will need to have [Energy Web Tokens](https://docs.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/trust-layer-energy-web-chain/energy-web-token).

*  Learn how to get EWT [here](https://docs.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/energy-web-token#get-ewt). 
* Once you have EWT, you will need to [connect MetaMask to the Energy Web Chain](https://docs.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/trust-layer-energy-web-chain/connect-to-energy-web-chain-main-network-with-metamash#to-connect-to-the-energy-web-main-network). 

## 3. Using EW-DOS

### Learn about Volta Testnet and Energy Web Mainnet

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[testnet-and-mainnet](https://docs.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/trust-layer-energy-web-chain/ewc-guides-and-tutorials/testnet-and-mainnet)
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### See an Overview of the EW-DOS Tech Stack

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[Broken link](https://docs.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/trust-layer-energy-web-chain/ewc-guides-and-tutorials/broken-reference)
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