If you are facing MetaMask Error that is showing Unable to load balance, this article is for you. This article will help you to explain how to fix MetaMask unable to load balance error.
Why does Metamask show unable to load balance?
This error can be happened due to the use of the wrong token address and MetaMask needed to be upgraded to the latest version. If these steps don't resolve the issue, try reinstalling the application. Make sure to backup everything before continuing: your secret recovery phrase, private key (for any imported accounts), and password.
How to fix MetaMask unable to load balance?
Method 1: Restart the browser
The first thing you should do when you see MetaMask showing an incorrect balance or not at all is to restart your browser. In many cases, it will solve your problem.
However, if the problem occurs frequently and you need to restart your browser frequently, here is how you can do it.
Method 2: Update BrowserUpdate Chrome- Open Google Chrome.
- Click on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner and Settings.
- Click Advanced and select About Chrome.
- Chrome will check for updates and install them automatically.
- Restart Chrome.
Update Firefox
- Click on the three vertical lines and go to Help.
-Select About Firefox.
- It will automatically update the browser.
Updating the browser will ensure that the browser is compatible with the extension. Therefore, the issue of MetaMask not updating balances may be resolved.
Method 3: Try different blockchain networks
- Click the MetaMask icon in the upper right corner of the browser.
- Click the drop-down icon next to the network name, usually an Ethereum network, and click Add Network.
- Now, provide your preferred trusted network details and save.
If the default network is somehow having problems with MetaMask, using a different network will solve the problem. Therefore, you will be able to view the balance correctly.
Method 4: Provide proper permissions to the MetaMask extension
- Right-click the MetaMask icon on your browser.
- Hover over this to read and change site data and select On all sites.
- Try checking your balance again.
If the extension does not have access to all sites, you may often experience issues related to your MetaMask balance. So, to fix MetaMask not showing balance, you should give it proper permissions as shown above.
Method 5: Update extension
Update Chrome extension
-Open Google Chrome
- Type Chrome extension from the search bar
- Turn on developer mode and click Update.
- Try rechecking your Metamask balance.
Update FireFox adds on
- Open the Firefox browser.
-Type adds on
- Click the gear icon and select Check for Updates.
If there are issues with the current version of MetaMask, and the latest browser you are using has known issues, updating it will resolve all issues immediately.
Method 6: Clear browser cache
- Open your browser.
- Press CTRL + Shift + Del on the keyboard.
- Select All times as the time range.
- Check cached images and files and click Clear data.
If something goes wrong, the browser will usually show you the cached version of the data, and clearing the cache will force it to get the latest data updates, especially the MetaMask balance. After clearing the cache, refresh the MetaMask balance
So I hope now you will know the MetaMask errors: How to fix MetaMask unable to load balance. If you don't have a backup of your secret recovery phrase and record it securely somewhere, don't uninstall the app or you'll lose access to your wallet forever. Since MetaMask is a self-custody (non-custodial) wallet, we will not be able to help you regain access in this case. After reinstalling, you will need to restore your wallet using Secret Recovery Phrase.
