Add Frames to A Basename
Welcome to the exciting world of Frames for your Basename! This tutorial will guide you step-by-step through adding a frame to your Basename, allowing you to personalize and display unique content on the Base.
What Are Frames?
Frames are dynamic visual elements that display custom content on your Basename using any Open Graph spec extensions. You may be familiar with frames from platforms like Warpcast, where they are used to enhance social interactions like minting NFTs onchain, sharing information, and more. Open Frames work similarly, but they are independent of Warpcast and are the best way for adding frames to your Basename. With Open Frames, anyone can create and display content directly on their Basename.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
- A registered Basename. If you do not have one, claim a basename now.
- A small amount of ETH to submit the text record onchain
Navigate to Your Basename
To get started, head over to a Basename that you own. For example:
https://www.base.org/name/devrel
Look for the Frame Banner
Once you're on your profile, you’ll be greeted with a new banner inviting you to pin a frame to your profile. Look for the call-to-action button and click Try it now.
Explore the Frame Selection Panels
You'll now see two panels to help you choose and preview frames for your profile. The left panel contains pre-built frames created by the Base community, while the right panel allows you to preview how the selected frame will look on your Basenames profile.
Choose a Frame
You can select any frame from the available options. For this tutorial, we’ll use the pre-built "Pay Me" Frame by Paycaster, which allows anyone to gift you USDC or ETH.
Click on the dropdown menu to select the "Pay Me" Frame.
Preview the Frame
Once you've selected the frame, click on the Show preview button to see how it will appear on your profile.
Add the Frame to Your Profile
If you're happy with the preview, it's time to add the frame to your profile! Click the Add frame button.
You'll be prompted to confirm the transaction in your wallet. Approve the transaction, and the page will automatically reload.
View Your Updated Profile
After the page reloads, you’ll see your profile with the newly added frame. Congratulations! You’ve successfully added a frame to your Basenames profile.
Feel free to customize your Frames further or explore new designs from the community!
Resources
For more information on Frames and how to customize them, check out the following resources: