# Mainnet -> Energy Web Chain

## How to

1. You have to select **Ethereum Mainnet in Metamask** as your network
   * You might need to refresh the page after doing so
2. **Choose a token** from the list that you would like to bring over
   1. You can bridge any token that is not on the list too. Simply add it by address first.
3. **Approve/unlock**: you need to authorize the bridge contract to manage the funds. This you have to do for every smart contract in general so it's a common practice.
   1. Tip: Enable infinite unlock in the settings so you have to do this step once and never again for the same address. Otherwise you will need to do this each time you use the bridge and pay like 30 bucks on the Ethereum mainnet. Not economical
4. **Transfer**! After your transaction is mined on the Ethereum mainnet, wait for the confirmation time to pass and the bridge validators to pick it up.
5. **Check** if your tokens have arrived on the Energy Web Chain. Use the [explorer](https://explorer.energyweb.org/) and search for your address. You can also switch to [**Energy Web Chain in Metamask**](https://carbonswap.gitbook.io/carbonswap-finance/energy-web-chain/metamask#metamask).
