# Alchemy

## Creating a New Account

![alchemy.com home page](https://232216403-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FI4Aqe9CqokXYGiUI8KSL%2Fuploads%2FqnnOXtWS0HxyoxRYTDcS%2FAlchmain.png?alt=media\&token=7f794b78-ff6d-4f93-a195-07fcc2a5da9c)

![Alchemy sign-up and login screen](https://232216403-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FI4Aqe9CqokXYGiUI8KSL%2Fuploads%2FhGZ0u05VjmvLK4gZ9HN8%2FAlch1login.png?alt=media\&token=93563e40-a285-4f45-bc69-7b365fa269c0)

Navigate to <https://www.alchemy.com/> and create an account. This is a standard account creation. Enter your info or sign in with Google.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
When logging in for the first time a prompt to create an app will appear. This is the same dialog as the next step, [Create App for Keys](#create-app-for-keys).&#x20;
{% endhint %}

## Create APP for Keys

![Alchemy dashboard. click "create app" for key](https://232216403-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FI4Aqe9CqokXYGiUI8KSL%2Fuploads%2FtCEBnz7PvPogT8lcJrs9%2FAlchdash1.png?alt=media\&token=2835b2cc-b0ff-4561-921f-7cf92c0d93c3)

Once account creation is complete the [Alchemy dashboard](https://dashboard.alchemyapi.io/) can now be accessed. \
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We need an HTTP link to create a custom network in MetaMask. To do this click  'CREATE APP' as shown above.

![Change to Arbitrum](https://232216403-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FI4Aqe9CqokXYGiUI8KSL%2Fuploads%2FrlhYaGd1ExXkr3wx47sU%2Fcreate1.png?alt=media\&token=782a16d9-e873-4506-9937-7a4bad44eb58)

Add a name and description. Ethereum Mainnet is selected as the chain default. \
Under '**CHAIN'** drop-down box select '*Arbitrum'*. Under '**NETWORK**' drop-down box select '*Arbitrum Mainnet'*&#x20;

![Network changed to Arbitrum](https://232216403-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FI4Aqe9CqokXYGiUI8KSL%2Fuploads%2F4pnqlVW5Ij0qhliRPUxZ%2Fcreate3.png?alt=media\&token=315528e4-ecda-40d5-971c-b086d909775b)

Once complete, make sure *Arbitrum* and *Arbitrum mainnet* are selected and hit '**CREATE APP**'\
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You now have access to endpoint links for the Arbitrum One network.&#x20;

## View API Keys

![Alchemy dashboard with created app](https://232216403-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FI4Aqe9CqokXYGiUI8KSL%2Fuploads%2FvNBifGfaXkYsOoiRKzoM%2Fview1.png?alt=media\&token=85c0d10a-c90d-4b45-82e0-9f999b318764)

With the app now created, we can see it listed on the [Alchemy dashboard](https://dashboard.alchemyapi.io/). We now have access to endpoint links for Arbitrum.

!["VIEW KEY" pop up](https://232216403-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FI4Aqe9CqokXYGiUI8KSL%2Fuploads%2FJd2m8rVOeX868Tj6KWX0%2Fview2.png?alt=media\&token=8378a1c2-9254-47a2-afa9-01db5ce1bd31)

HTTP is the link needed to create a custom RPC network in MetaMask. Copy the HTTP link from the '**VIEW KEY**' pop-up box and jump to [Add Custom Network to MetaMask](https://ben-nojokes.gitbook.io/arbitrum-alternate-rpc-creation/add-custom-network-to-metamask) to complete the setup.&#x20;
