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Connect to Core Chain Testnet

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This is a detailed guideline for connecting to Core Testnet using the MetaMask wallet.

Software Prequisites​

  1. MetaMask Wallet Browser Extension

MetaMask Wallet Setup​

We recommend using the MetaMask web wallet to connect to Core Testnet. You'll need to install MetaMask and set up your account before you can use it to connect to Core Testnet. You can find MetaMask setup instructions here.

Adding Core Testnet to MetaMask​

There are multiple ways to add Core Testnet configurations to your MetaMask Wallet, we have listed the most trusted and testest ways below.

Adding Network Manually​

Once you've set up your MetaMask wallet, you can use it to connect to Core Testnet by adding Core Testnet's chain details in MetaMask's network settings. Navigate to Settings->Networks in MetaMask and click the Add Network button. Input the following information:

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Adding the Core network via Chainlist.org​

  1. Go to chainlist.org and search for ‘core blockchain’, make sure to check the Include Testnets option.

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  1. Double check to make sure to choose the right network. Please check the details in the below snapshots — Chain ID, Currency etc. to ensure you will add the correct one.

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  1. Click on Connect Wallet and then choose MetaMask. Allow to connect to MetaMask wallet by confirming the MetaMask notifications.

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  1. Switch to the Core testnet by clicking the ‘Switch Network’ button.

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The Core Testnet is now added to your MetaMask.

Adding Network via Core Testnet Explorer​

If you using the Chrome MetaMask extension, you can use a quick shortcut to add Core Testnet to MetaMask. Visit Core Testnet Explorer, scroll down to the bottom, and select the Add Core Network button. This will open a pop-up with all necessary network information loaded - you just need to confirm and approve.

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Rebrand Updates​

Satoshi Chain/BTCs have been rebranded to Core Chain/CORE, respectively. If you added the Testnet before the rebranding, you'll need to update Network Name and Currency Symbol in the MetaMask settings manually; otherwise, you won't be able to use the current version of Core Testnet. Go to Settings->Network, and select Core Testnet to open up the network settings. Update Network Name and Currency Symbol to the values stated in the above section and click the Save button. You're good to go!

Funding Wallet with tCORE Tokens​

To help users get started and allow developers to quickly prototype their dApps, Core has released the public Core Testnet Faucet to distribute Core testnet tokens, tCORE. Follow the detailed guide to fund your metamask account with tCORE tokens.

Sending tCORE Tokens​

You can use MetaMask to send tCORE to other addresses.

  1. Navigate to metamask wallet, make sure you are conencted to Core Testnet
  2. Click on the Send button

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  1. Enter the amount of tCORE tokens you want to send and the address whom you want to send the tCORE tokens make sure its a Core Testnet Address. Then click next and confirm the transaction.

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