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What do I do if I withdrew the "wrong" AVAX from an exchange?

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Written by Amanda
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Users who withdrew their AVAX on the wrong network can follow the general steps below to access their funds and return them to the original location:

NOTE: If not already in the wallet, users will need to obtain the chain's gas token for transaction fees when returning their non-C-Chain AVAX to the original platform.

  1. Add a custom Layer-2 network to Core. Users can visit https://chainlist.org/ for RPC information for any EVM-compatible network

  2. Once the appropriate network is added to Core, select it as the primary network.

  3. Return the non-C-Chain AVAX to their original source (for example, an exchange). Restart the withdrawal process and choose the Avalanche C-Chain network to transfer your AVAX.


For any additional questions, please view our other knowledge base articles or contact a support team member via the chat button. Examples are for illustrative purposes only.

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