How to Create a Testnet Wallet

A good starting point to understand and start using blockchain technology is to test with a Testnet network. This helps with the basics of testing payment solutions and how cryptocurrency transactions work without using coins that have value. Testnet coins are used for testing transactions or payment integrations and have no real-world value.

To get started you'll need to install the BitPay app, create a key and Testnet wallet, and then receive Testnet coins from Testnet faucet.

The following coins have Testnet capabilities:

• Bitcoin (BTC) - Testnet4
• Bitcoin Cash (BCH) - Testnet4
• Dogecoin (DOGE) - Testnet3
• Litecoin (LTC) - Testnet4
• Ripple (XRP) - Testnet

After installing the BitPay app, please follow the instructions below to create your key and Testnet wallet:

1. Open the BitPay app and select Create, import, or join a shared wallet (or equivalent option)
2. Select New Key and then Backup your Recovery Phrase
3. Write down each word to secure your key and then verify the requested words in your 12-word recovery phrase (we suggest only using this key for testnet wallets to avoid confusion with non-testnet wallets) After verifying the key, real wallets for the default cryptocurrencies will be added to your key but not a Testnet wallets
4. To add a Testnet wallet, scroll down and select + Add Wallet and then select UTXO Wallet
5. Pick the currency you'd like to test and then select the Add Wallet button
6. Select Show Advance Options, select the box to the right of Testnet so a blue checkmark appears, and then Add Wallet

Now that the Testnet wallet has been setup, the next step is receiving Testnet coins from a Testnet faucet:

1. Open BitPay app, select your key, and then your Testnet wallet
2. Select Receive (↓)
3. Copy the receiving address in the box by selecting ( ❏ )
4. Navigate to https://mempool.space/testnet4/faucet (Bitcoin Testnet4 faucet) or the Testnet faucet for the currency you'd like to test, paste your Testnet address, and then select Get bitcoins! button
5. The faucet will send you Testnet cryptocurrency
6. Within a few minutes you should see the pending transaction and a balance in your Testnet wallet

When receiving Testnet coins, you want to make sure the coins match the Testnet wallet. I.E. Testnet4 coins for a Testnet4 wallet. Here are Testnet faucets to obtain Testnet coins.

• Bitcoin Cash (BCH) - Testnet4
• Dogecoin (DOGE) - Testnet3
• Litecoin (LTC) - Testnet4
• Ripple (XRP) - Testnet

If you'additional questions, please contact BitPay Support using the BitBot (bottom right).