Wallet Setup

Switch to Testnet on Petra

Step-by-step guide to configure Petra wallet for the Shelby network

This guide will walk you through switching to the Testnet network on your Petra wallet, enabling you to interact with Testnet directly from your browser.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

Switching to Testnet Network

Switch to Aptos Testnet Network

  1. Click the gear icon (⚙️) in the bottom right to open Settings
  2. Navigate to the Network section
  3. Select testnet from the list of networks
  4. You should now see your wallet connected to the Aptos Testnet network

You're now connected to the Aptos Testnet network! Your account address remains the same across all Aptos networks.

Funding Your Account

After switching to the Testnet network, you'll need both APT (for gas fees) and ShelbyUSD (for storage operations). Enter your wallet address in the faucet to receive testnet tokens.

APT Faucet

Fund your account

Enter the address of the account you want to fund with APT tokens

ShelbyUSD Faucet

Fund your account

Enter the address of the account you want to fund with ShelbyUSD tokens