Troubleshooting Error: “Could not fetch chain id. Is your rpc url correct?” In Metamask
Metamask is a popular Ethereum Wallet Extension that allows users to store, send, and receive ether (ETH) on their computer or mobile device. Recently, This article will help you troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
What is causing the problem?
The error “could not fetch chain id. Is your rpc url correct?” Occurs when Metamask Fails to connect to the Ethereum Blockchain Network using web3.js, and JavaScript Library for interactive with the Ethereum blockchain. :
- INCORRECRERECTLY CONFIGURED RPC (Remote Procedure Call) URL
- Network Connectivity Issues Between Wsl and Ethereum Blockchain
- Plugin Conflicts or Dependencies Not Met
How to fix the problem?
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
- You can find the address of your node by running
wsl--list-nodesin a new terminal window.
- Check network connectivity
: ensure that wsl is connected to your ethereum blockchain network. You can do this by:
* Opening a New Terminal Window
* Running WSL-Connect" Your-Wass-Machine-Name " (Replace with the Actual Name of Your Machine)
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- Disable Plugin Conflicts : Sometimes, plugins can conflict with each other. Try disabling and re-worship the anvil plugin to see if it resolves the issue.
- You can update them by running
npm install -Global MetamaskandNPM install web3.
- Check plugin dependencies : Verify that all required dependencies for the Anvil plugin are met. You can check this by running
pip list Anvil(if you are using pip) ornode -vfollowed by web3.js version.
- Run metamask in a new instance of wsl :
Additional Troubleshooting Steps
If None of the Above Steps Resolve The Issue, You Can Try:
- Checking the Ethereum blockchain status by running
etherscan.io.
- Verifying that your Ethereum Wallet is set up correctly.
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The “Could Not Fetch Chain Id. Is Your RPC Correct?” Error in metamask while running it on wsl.