ZNS Connect on MetaMask SPANS: Full Guide + Installation Walkthrough 🦊

3 min readApr 25, 2025

Welcome to the future of Web3 identity. ZNS Connect is now live on MetaMask Snaps, allowing you to send and receive crypto across multiple chains using human-readable ZNS domains.

Install here: https://snaps.metamask.io/snap/npm/zns-connect

Say goodbye to complex 0x addresses. Say hello to .ink, .coti, .future, .honey, and more.

🌍 What is ZNS Connect Snap?

ZNS Connect Snap is a powerful integration with MetaMask that enables direct domain resolution inside your wallet.

Key Features:

✨ Works natively inside MetaMask (no browser extensions needed)
🌐 Supports 20+ mainnets & testnets
📊 Directly resolves .zns domains into wallet addresses
🛡️ Secure, real-time address lookup

🚀 Supported Domains & Networks

ZNS currently supports domains across:

Mainnets:

.ink, .defi, .future, .abs, .honey, .coti , .goon,, .cz, .boss, .speed, .scroll, .blast, .poly, .hvm

Testnets:

.ceo, .mnd, .nexus, .somnia, .tabi, .athene, .xrpl, .sahara

📚 How to Install ZNS on MetaMask

Step 1: Open MetaMask Snaps Directory

Go to:

https://snaps.metamask.io/snap/npm/zns-connect

Step 2: Click “Add to MetaMask”

You’ll see a permission screen. Approve the following:

📁 Access the internet
🔎 Domain/address lookups

Step 3: Confirm & Enable the Snap

Once approved, you’ll see a confirmation modal: “Installation complete — zns-connect is ready to use.”

That’s it! You’re ready to start using .zns domains inside MetaMask.

📦 How to Use ZNS Snap in MetaMask

Step 1: Go to “Send”

Open your MetaMask wallet and click the Send button.

Step 2: Enter a ZNS Domain

In the “To” field, type any registered .zns domain. Example:

vitalik.ink

MetaMask will auto-resolve the domain to a wallet address.

Step 3: Send the Transaction

Fill in the amount, choose the asset, and hit Send.

Done — you just sent crypto using ZNS!

🤹 Mainnet Demo: Sending to .ink

Network: INK Mainnet
Open “Send”
Input:55555.ink
MetaMask resolves it instantly ✅
Click Continue and complete transaction

📈 Testnet Demo: Sending on .somnia, .sahara, .nexus

Testnet domains work the same way. Just switch network:

Example: .mnd

Network: Monad Testnet
Domain: cionplus.mnd
Result: resolves & ready to send

Same steps work for .sahara, .nexus, .mnd, etc.

📸 Full Visual Walkthrough

Include these screenshots in your Medium post:

MetaMask Snap Listing (“Add to MetaMask”)
Confirmation + Permissions prompt
Snap Enabled view
Send screen showing domain resolution
Network selector with all supported ZNS testnets/mainnets

✨ Why It Matters

ZNS inside MetaMask means:

No need to copy/paste wallet addresses
Safer UX across chains
Web3 onboarding simplified

Whether you’re a creator, dev, or casual user — your identity just got an upgrade.

Ready to try it? Install here: