Getting started with Mumbai Testnet

In this section, you will learn how to connect and use your Web3 wallet on the Mumbai Testnet. You can either watch the Videos or you can read the Text below the Video.

https://youtu.be/QhmpZjZ7UPoyoutu.be

https://youtu.be/mJO77h6Plz0youtu.be

Connect your Web3 wallet to the Mumbai Testnet

We recommend using Metamask wallet as your Web3 wallet.

• Log in to your wallet

• Go to https://chainlist.org/ site

• In the search box insert mumbai

• Click the connect your wallet button on the top right

• And click _add to Metamask _ button

If Metamask is well connected the fox icon appears.

Add the Mumbai testnet to Metamask using chainlist.org

Deposit test-MATIC to your Mumbai wallet

What is test-MATIC?

TEST MATIC token is the ERC20 token used on Mumbai to pay for transaction fees (abbreviated as MATIC) and, consequently, for deploying a DAO, in the same way that test-ETH is used on e.g. Goerli testnet.

Important info: please note that the symbol of the test-MATIC is "MATIC", the same as for mainnet-matic.

How to get test-MATIC?

To get test-MATIC, you can go to the Polygon Mumbai Faucet:

• Network select Mumbai

• Select token MATIC Token

• Enter your wallet address where you will receive the test-Matic

If you are using Metamask, it is your wallet account address.

• Click Submit

Polygon Mumbai Faucet

It may take up to 30 minutes to receive your test-MATIC due to network traffic. You should see test-MATIC in your wallet (in our example, Metamask account) soon after.