> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.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.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/trust-layer-energy-web-chain/ewc-guides-and-tutorials/getting-started-with-ew-dos.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](/legacy-documentation/foundational-concepts/wallets-and-exchanges.md#metamask). 

## 2. Get Tokens

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

* Learn how to get Volta Tokens [here](/legacy-documentation/community-resources/using-the-energy-web-chain/volta-testnet-token.md). 
* Once you have Volta tokens, you will need to [connect MetaMask to the Volta blockchain](/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/trust-layer-energy-web-chain/ewc-guides-and-tutorials/connect-to-energy-web-chain-main-network-with-metamash.md#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)**](/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/trust-layer-energy-web-chain/ewc-guides-and-tutorials/testnet-and-mainnet.md#developing-on-energy-web-main-network), you will need to have [Energy Web Tokens](/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/trust-layer-energy-web-chain/energy-web-token.md).

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

## 3. Using EW-DOS

### Learn about Volta Testnet and Energy Web Mainnet

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[Developing on the Volta Test Network and Main Network (Energy Web Chain)](/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/trust-layer-energy-web-chain/ewc-guides-and-tutorials/testnet-and-mainnet.md)
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### See an Overview of the EW-DOS Tech Stack

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[Broken mention](broken://pages/-MftS1UK7rXV2KGfQI02)
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