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How to bridge ETH or tokens to Linea

How to use the MetaMask Portfolio Bridge​

We recommend using MetaMask Portfolio to bridge to and from Linea.

Our friends at MetaMask have already put together a guide on using the Bridge feature, available here. If you encounter any issues, check the FAQs at the bottom of the guide; if your question isn't answered there, you can easily access MetaMask Support via the chat button in MetaMask Portfolio.

Use the Linea bridge​

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Bridging with the official Linea bridge is only recommended for technically-minded users. For most, the MetaMask Portfolio Bridge is more suitable.

You can also view alternative options at the ecosystem portal. Head to linea.build/apps and select the 'Bridge' filter.

The Linea native bridge has two methods for "claiming" the funds on the destination network. The one you need depends on the direction of your bridge and whether you're bridging ETH or ERC-20 tokens:

  • Automatic claiming means that your funds will automatically appear in your account once the bridge transfer is complete. You cannot use automatic claiming for ERC-20 bridging.
  • Manual claiming means you'll need to return to the bridge to claim the funds when the transfer is ready to complete, so only choose this option if you have some ETH on the destination network to cover the gas fees.

Automatic claiming is not available when bridging L2 -> L1.

Bridge ETH to Linea​

  1. Head to the Linea bridge at bridge.linea.build. If you haven't already connected your wallet, hit the 'Connect' button in the top right.
Linea Bridge connect wallet button
  1. Select the correct origin and destination network for your preferred transfer.
Linea Bridge select origin and destination networks
  1. Make sure ETH is selected as the asset you want to bridge, and Ethereum selected as the source network.
Linea Bridge set origin and token as ethereum
  1. Select the claiming method you prefer. If it's your first time bridging ETH to Linea, select automatic claiming. Manual claiming requires you to have some ETH on Linea to submit the claim transaction.
Linea Bridge select claim method
  1. Input the amount of ETH you want to bridge and click the "Bridge" button.
Linea Bridge automatic claim eth to linea amount
  1. MetaMask will appear asking you to confirm the transaction. Once confirmed, your bridge transfer should take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Linea Bridge eth to linea confirm
  1. Head to the "Transactions" tab in the sidebar to see your in-progress transaction.
Linea Bridge eth to linea pending

After 20 minutes, your transaction should be completed if you selected automatic claiming, or marked as "Ready to claim" if you chose manual claiming. To claim, click on the transaction to see its details, and then click "Claim".

Linea Bridge automatic claim eth to linea completed
Linea Bridge manual claim button

After you complete the claim transaction in MetaMask, the funds will reach your account.

Bridge ERC-20 tokens to Linea​

  1. Head to the Linea bridge at bridge.linea.build. If you haven't already connected your wallet, hit the 'Connect' button in the top right.

  2. Select the correct origin and destination network for your preferred transfer.

Linea Bridge select origin and destination networks
  1. Choose the token from the available list. If the token isn't shown, input its contract address, full name, or symbol in the search bar.
Linea Bridge select token

Linea Bridge select token list
  1. Send your bridge transaction by clicking the "Bridge" button. Note that manual claiming is the only option when bridging ERC-20 tokens.
Linea Bridge ERC20 token
Manual claiming?

The Linea native bridge has two methods for "claiming" the funds on the destination work. The one you need depends on the direction of your bridge and whether you're bridging ETH or ERC-20 tokens:

  • Automatic claiming means that your funds will automatically appear in your account once the bridge transfer is complete. You cannot use automatic claiming for ERC-20 bridging.
  • Manual claiming means you'll need to return to the bridge to claim the funds when the transfer is ready to complete.
  1. MetaMask will appear asking you to confirm the transaction. Once confirmed, your bridge transfer should take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Linea Bridge confirm ERC20 token MetaMask
  1. Head to the "Transactions" tab in the sidebar to see your in-progress transaction. After roughly 20 minutes, it will be marked as "Ready to claim".
Linea Bridge ERC20 token ready to claim

Click on the transaction to see its details, and then click "Claim".

Linea Bridge ERC20 claim modal
  1. After you complete the claim transaction in MetaMask, the funds will reach your account.

I used the Linea bridge but my tokens aren't appearing. What do I do?​

  1. Make sure your bridged funds aren't waiting to be claimed. If you bridged using manual claiming—which you will have needed to if you were bridging from L1 to L2 for the first time—then you need to return to the bridge and click the 'Claim funds' button next to the relevant transaction.
Linea Bridge transactions tab ready to claim

  1. Check the status of your transaction on Lineascan:

    • Here for L1 -> L2 transactions (deposits)
    • Here for L2 -> L1 transactions (exit transactions)

    If your transaction is showing up here, it's in the queue and will be processed. Or, if it's labelled as 'Pending claim', you just need to return to the bridge and claim it.