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# Switch Network
In PolkaGate, **all accounts are set to work on any networks**. This ensures that every account is accessible to all connected web applications (such as [https://polkadot.js.org/apps](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/#/accounts)), regardless of the selected network.
However, during transactions, you are interacting with a **specific network**, even when performing cross-chain actions.
The **network selector** in PolkaGate’s full-screen view simply defines the **active network context** inside the extension — for example, when sending funds, managing proxies, or handling staking.
To change the selected network for an account, simply use the **network selector** in the top header section of the full-screen mode, as shown below.
Home page (full-screen)
When you click the network selector, the following modal appears:
