# Prerequisites

Before interacting with Private Tokens, make sure your setup is complete.

1. **Install MetaMask**

   Install the [MetaMask](https://metamask.io/download) extension in your browser. This will serve as your wallet for interacting with the COTI network.
2. **Add the COTI Network**

   Once MetaMask is installed, add the COTI network you will use: [COTI Testnet](https://docs.coti.io/coti-documentation/networks/testnet/adding-the-coti-testnet-to-metamask) or [COTI Mainnet](https://docs.coti.io/coti-documentation/networks/mainnet/adding-the-coti-mainnet-to-metamask). If the network is not already configured, the Privacy Portal can prompt you to add it.
3. **Install the COTI Snap**

   Install the COTI Snap in MetaMask. The COTI Snap is essential for handling Private Tokens within MetaMask. Follow the [installation instructions](https://docs.coti.io/coti-documentation/coti-privacy-portal/user-guide/metamask-snap-setup) to configure it properly. It enables encryption, decryption, and key management for private token operations.
4. **Fund your wallet**

   Make sure your wallet has enough native COTI to cover transaction fees.

## You're ready