Cannot Find a Token in Trust Wallet Search: How to Add a Custom Token Manually

04 October 2026

If a token does not appear when you search for it in Trust Wallet, you can still add it manually using the token’s contract address. This is necessary for tokens that are new, unverified, or simply not indexed by Trust Wallet’s default list. The process takes about a minute and does not require any special technical skills.

Why a Token Might Be Missing from Search

Trust Wallet displays a curated set of tokens. A token may be absent because:

• It was recently launched and has not yet been added to the wallet’s public token list.
• It is a low‑liquidity or obscure project that the wallet team has not reviewed.
• You are on the wrong network (for example, searching for an Ethereum token while your wallet is set to Binance Smart Chain).
• The token’s name or symbol is misspelled or differs from what you expect.

None of these reasons mean the token is invalid or lost. If you hold the token on the correct blockchain and know its contract address, you can view and manage it in your wallet.

What you need before you start

You need three pieces of information:

• The token’s contract address - A long string of letters and numbers that uniquely identifies the token on its blockchain. You can find this on a block explorer (like Etherscan for Ethereum, BscScan for BSC, or Polygonscan for Polygon) or on the project’s official website.
• The correct network - The blockchain the token exists on (Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, etc.). Your Trust Wallet must be set to that network before you add the token.
• The token’s name, symbol, and decimals - These are usually filled in automatically from the contract address, but having them ready helps if the auto‑fill fails.

Important: Always verify the contract address from a trusted source. Scammers create fake tokens with names identical to real ones. One wrong character in the address and you add a worthless copy.

How to Add a Custom Token in Trust Wallet (Step by Step)

These steps work for both Android and iOS. The interface is nearly identical.

1. Open Trust Wallet and tap the filter icon (usually in the top‑right corner of the main wallet screen, or the “Manage” button if you see one). This opens the token list management screen.

2. Tap the toggle or switch that says “Show All” or “Manage”. On some versions, you will see a list of your current tokens with a + sign.

3. Tap the + icon (Add Custom Token) in the top‑right corner. A form appears.

4. Select the correct network from the dropdown at the top of the form. This must match the blockchain where the token exists. If you choose the wrong network, the token will not appear.

5. Paste the contract address into the “Contract Address” field. The wallet will try to auto‑fill the name, symbol, and decimals. If it does, check that they match what you expect. If it does not, you must enter them manually. Decimals are almost always 18, but some tokens use 6, 8, or other values. Check the block explorer for the exact number.

6. Tap “Save” (or “Done”). The token is now added to your wallet’s token list. You may need to go back to the main wallet screen and pull down to refresh for the balance to appear.

What if the token still does not appear?

• Check the network again. The most common mistake is adding a token on Ethereum when your wallet is set to Binance Smart Chain, or vice versa.
• Verify the contract address. One wrong character will add a different (or non‑existent) token. Re‑copy the address from the block explorer.
• Ensure you actually hold the token on that address. If you sent the token to a different wallet or it is on a different chain, no manual addition will show a balance.
• Restart the app. A simple force‑close and reopen can fix display issues.
• Check for a token migration. Some projects move to a new contract. The old token may show as worthless or invisible. Look up the project’s official communications.

How to Remove a Custom Token You Added by Mistake

If you added the wrong token and want to remove it:

1. Go to the main wallet screen.
2. Tap the filter icon (or “Manage”).
3. Find the token in the list.
4. Tap the toggle switch next to it to hide it, or swipe left (iOS) / long‑press (Android) to delete.

Removing a token from view does not affect your actual balance on the blockchain. You can always re‑add it later with the correct contract address.

A note on token safety

Adding a custom token does not give the token permission to access your funds. It only tells your wallet to display a balance for that contract address. However, you should still be cautious:

• Never interact with a token that asks you to “approve” a suspicious contract.
• Do not trust a token just because it appears in your wallet. Scammers can airdrop worthless tokens to any address.
• If a token appears without you having bought or received it, research it carefully before interacting.

If you cannot find a token in Trust Wallet search, manual addition is the standard fix. It works for any token on any supported blockchain, as long as you have the correct contract address.

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