Near Setup
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes
This guide explains how to use the Arcana Developer Dashboard and set up Near blockchain network, a non-EVM blockchain network so that the Arcana wallet users can seamlessly start using the Near networks.
Prerequisites
Logging into Arcana Developer Dashboard requires an account with a supported social login provider or an email for passwordless access.
- GitHub
- Twitch
- Discord
Visit https://dashboard.arcana.network and log in using one of the available options.
![Welcome screen](/img/an_db_welcome.webp)
Aggregate Login
The Arcana Developer Dashboard protocol combines multiple login identities from social providers into single Arcana account. This means developers can log into the Arcana Developer Dashboard with any supported login provider. They will still access the same Arcana developer account and app settings.
Register App
Log into the Arcana Developer Dashboard to register the app. Create a new app and select the chain type as Near.
Non-EVM Chains
When registering an app through Arcana Developer Dashboard, the choice of chain type (EVM, Solana, MultiversX, Near) is final. App developers can't change it later. They can switch the default chain within the same type. For example, a Solana app on Testnet can switch to Solana Mainnet or Solana Dev but not to MultiversX or an EVM chain.
![Register Near App](/img/an_db_new_near_app_card.gif)
Configure App
The chain type and the default chain are already pre-configured during the app registration. Use the Chain Management configuration section to configure the Near chains.
Manage Near chains
In the Manage Apps screen select the requisite configuration profile to bring up the app dashboard page. In the LHS click Configure and select Chain Management.
Select one of the available Near chains displayed on the screen. You can mark it as default or edit the chain settings.
Default Chain
Choose a chain and select the '...' displayed against the entry in the dashboard. A dropdown menu will show up. Choose Set as default to mark that chain as the default chain.
By selecting a chain as the default, developers ensure that the same chain is automatically configured and displayed in the wallet when the user logs into the app. The authenticated user can instantly sign blockchain transactions on Near, from within the app context, without having to configure the wallet.
Edit Chain
To edit a Near chain's RPC URL or the blockchain explorer URL, select the chain, click '...' and select edit option to update the required fields.
![Edit Near Chain Settings](/img/an_db_new_near_edit_chain.gif)
For more details on how to configure other settings such as branding, social authentication providers, delete a registered app to re-register on a different chain type, monitor app usage, etc., see Arcana Developer Dashboard User's Guide.
Next Steps
After setting up Near chains through the Arcana Developer Dashboard, you can begin integrating Near app with the Arcana Auth SDK. See Near Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to install and integrate the Arcana Auth SDK with your app. Once integrated, you can add code to onboard users and initiate Web3 wallet operations using the Near network.
See Also
- Near Quick Start Guide
- Web3 Wallet Operations for Near
- Integrating Near App FAQ
- Near App Integration Example