Metamask: Cannot change the Environment to `wallet connect` in remix desktop IDE

Metamask Connection Issue in Remix Desktop IDE

As a developer using the Remix Desktop IDE, you’re likely familiar with deploying and running your projects on the MetaMask platform. However, after setting up your project and following the recommended steps to connect to Metamask, you may encounter an error when trying to deploy and run your application.

The Issue: Cannot change the Environment

Specifically, when using Remix Web3 Provider with Infura, you’re facing a problem that prevents you from changing the environment for wallet connection. The error message is:

Cannot change the Environment

This issue can be frustrating, especially if you’ve already followed the instructions and are now encountering this problem.

The Solution

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

  • Check your Remix IDE version: Ensure that you’re using a compatible Remix Desktop IDE version with Web3 Provider support.

  • Verify Infura settings

    : Double-check that your Infura project is properly configured for MetaMask wallet connection.

  • Try updating Remix: If none of the above steps work, consider updating your Remix Desktop IDE to the latest version.

Troubleshooting Steps

In addition to the above troubleshooting steps, you can try the following:

  • Check the remix.config.js file for any errors or warnings related to wallet connection.

  • Verify that the metamask.js file is correctly configured and updated with the required settings.

  • Ensure that your MetaMask wallet is properly set up and connected to the Remix project.

Example Solution

To help you resolve this issue, here’s an example of what your remix.config.js file might look like:

module.exports = {

// ... other configuration options ...

projects: {

remix: {

provider: 'infura',

url: '

apiKey: 'YOUR_API_KEY',

network: 'metamask'

}

},

// ... other project settings ...

}

Replace YOUR_PROJECT_ID and YOUR_API_KEY with your actual MetaMask wallet credentials.

Conclusion

After troubleshooting the issue, you should be able to successfully change the environment for wallet connection in your Remix Desktop IDE. If you’re still experiencing problems, feel free to provide more details about your setup, and I’ll do my best to assist you further.