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How to Get Test ETH on the Sepolia Network
If you're just stepping into the Web3 world, the first thing I recommend is getting hold of some cryptocurrency, as it's the ultimate asset in the decentralized ecosystem. Luckily, you don’t necessarily have to purchase real tokens to get started—many services provide test tokens for free.
Here are a few methods to obtain test ETH on the Sepolia network.
Setting Up a Crypto Wallet
Before requesting test ETH, you need to create a crypto wallet if you haven’t already. I'll use MetaMask for this tutorial.
1. Open the MetaMask extension.
2. Click on the network selector in the top left corner (as shown below).
3. A pop-up window will appear. Scroll down and enable "Show test networks," then select Sepolia as your network.
4. Once that’s done, we can proceed with getting our first test ETH.
Method 1: Google Sepolia Faucet
1. Copy your wallet address (see pic 2).
2. Visit the following link: https://cloud.google.com/application/web3/faucet/ethereum/sepolia.
3. Paste your wallet address in the appropriate form (pic 3).
4. Make sure you request ETH for the Sepolia network.
This is the easiest method, though the daily limit is quite small.
Method 2: Mining in Sepolia PoW Faucet
This method requires a few preliminary steps:
1. Go to https://app.passport.xyz/#/ and connect your wallet.
2. Complete various tasks to boost your score to 2.
3. Once you reach a score of 2, visit: https://sepolia-faucet.pk910.de/.
4. Paste your wallet address in the form and start mining (see pics 4-6).
While this method takes more effort, it allows you to generate test ETH rather than relying on faucet limits.
Method 3: Other Faucets
This option requires you to hold at least 0.001 ETH on the mainnet (about $2).
1. Search for "Sepolia faucet" in your preferred search engine.
2. You’ll find multiple faucet options (see pic 7).
These faucets provide daily token drips, making this the best long-term option, as you can accumulate a significant amount of test ETH from multiple services.
Final Thoughts
I recommend using the Google Sepolia Faucet first, as it requires no additional setup, though your resources will be limited. If you need more test ETH, you can always explore the other methods as your needs grow.
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