> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://paragon-2.gitbook.io/paragon/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://paragon-2.gitbook.io/paragon/paragon-testnet.md).

# Paragon TestNet

#### How to join $PARA TestNet? 

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1. Open your MetaMask wallet and click on the Ethereum icon located in the top left corner and click "Add network"

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2. Once you've completed the first step, it should appear like this. Now, proceed to click on "Add a network manually"

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3. Now, for the final step, insert the information provided on the image as follows:

   * Network name: Para Test
   * RPC: [http://65.109.19.70:8545](http://65.109.19.70:8545/)
   * Chain ID: 1993
   * Currency Symbol: PARA
   * Explorer: [http://65.109.19.70:4000](http://65.109.19.70:4000/)

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#### Now that the faucet is live, what can $PARA users do with it?

<figure><img src="/files/7h9KE0atn1U4PdrhCFVC" alt=""><figcaption><p><a href="https://faucet.paragonchain.io/">https://faucet.paragonchain.io/</a></p></figcaption></figure>

1. Paragon users can begin mining on Paragon's Faucet with just a $PARA address or ENS name.

<figure><img src="/files/I6ODzMrbLbSCIK6fr2SD" alt="" width="327"><figcaption><p><a href="https://faucet.paragonchain.io/">https://faucet.paragonchain.io/</a></p></figcaption></figure>

2. Once you have inserted your $PARA address or an ENS address, you can start mining $PARA. You'll be able to track statistics of your mining sessions, such as remaining session time, number of workers, and hashrate.

<figure><img src="/files/Haxp65w9lENUjn8YMJEG" alt=""><figcaption><p><a href="https://testnet.paragonscan.io/">https://testnet.paragonscan.io/</a></p></figcaption></figure>

3. Paragon users can now utilize Paragon Explorer to view transactions on the network, block details, average block speed, address details, and total blocks.

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Please note: The purpose of the public release of the Faucet is to allow $PARA users to contribute to testing as a community and report any issues for us to address, ensuring smooth operation when the Mainnet is ready.
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