# Testnet in TON

Welcome to the world of TON Teleport. 👋

In this article, we’ll guide you through setting up a Testnet wallet on TON.

## 📖 What you will learn

In this guide, you’ll find out how to:

* set up your Testnet wallet using [**Tonkeeper**](https://tonkeeper.com/) or [**TON Space**](https://t.me/wallet/start?startapp)
* get test Toncoins for minting your first tgBTC on the Testnet
* use your Testnet wallet with TON Teleport BTC for test transactions

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TON Teleport is currently on Testnet. Do not send real funds and don’t use mainnet.
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## 🚀 Let's get started!

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Our colleagues at TON Space (a non-custodial wallet within Telegram) have added support for the TON test network. To switch from mainnet to testnet, go to the [TON Space settings](https://t.me/wallet/start?startapp=tonspace_settings).
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<figure><img src="/files/2fAz9aH1PIZh0IsaKmTo" alt="" width="311"><figcaption><p>Setting up Testnet in the TON Space settings</p></figcaption></figure>

Setting up a TON testnet wallet is almost the same for both Tonkeeper and TON Space. Let’s continue the guide with Tonkeeper!

### Add a Testnet Account

Use the pre-installed [**Tonkeeper**](https://tonkeeper.com/) on your mobile or PC device. In the Tonkeeper app, tap on your wallet name at the top, then select `Add Wallet` at the bottom. Scroll down and select `Testnet Account`.

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Next, enter your 24-word recovery phrase (or create a new one), then tap `Continue` and make sure to securely save your recovery phrase.

## 💸 How to get test Toncoins

Now that your Testnet wallet is set up, get some Test Toncoins to start minting tgBTC!

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Test Toncoins have no value and are only used for testing functionality.
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### Copy your testnet wallet address

Open your Testnet wallet in Tonkeeper and copy your wallet address. You’ll use this to receive test Toncoins.

### Claim test Toncoins via Telegram

Open Telegram and search for the [**@testgiver\_ton\_bot**](https://t.me/testgiver_ton_bot)**.**

Paste your wallet address into the bot to receive free test Toncoins for the Testnet.

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## 💡 What's next?

You’ve set up your Testnet TON wallet with an address starting with `0Q...` and received test Toncoins.

* you need to install a Signet BTC wallet to work with test BTC
* choose the setup guide that suits your device: [**PC**](https://tgbtc.gitbook.io/docs/getting-started/signet-in-btc-for-pc) or [**Mobile**](https://tgbtc.gitbook.io/docs/getting-started/signet-in-btc-for-mobile)


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