MetaMask feature update: Chain Permissions

MetaMask’s latest Extension updates optimize your experience when interacting with dapps and networks – via seamless 'intra-dapp' network switching, granular permission controls, and RPC url management.

As web3 evolves, users increasingly interact with multiple dapps across various networks. Earlier this year, MetaMask elevated the multichain experience by remembering the network used for each dapp, eliminating the need for manual network switching when using multiple dapps simultaneously. Our new update takes it a step further. Users can now sign transactions on any permitted network, without needing to approve the network switch.

Permissions are granted to each dapp at the time of connection, and can always be managed by the user to maintain flexibility and control. When users connect a dapp, the account that they are on, and all default enabled networks, will be permissioned for that dapp. You can edit at the time of connection, or after the connection has been made in the All Permissions section. Home stakers, and others preferring their own infrastructure, can also review and update their chosen RPC url as needed.

Having control over the networks that dapps have access to adds a security layer—minimizing the impact of interacting with potentially malicious dapps to permitted networks. As the multichain ecosystem continues to expand, MetaMask is here to meet your needs and keep you protected along the way.

Make sure you're using the latest version of MetaMask Extension for optimal security, and visit our support page to learn how to stay up to date. Looking for more? Dive into all our recent updates here.