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

# Testnet Setup

## **PlutoChain** Sepolia Testnet

* **Chain ID**: 51012
* **Gas Token:** PLUTO
* **RPC URL:** [**https://rpc.plutochain.io/**](https://rpc.plutochain.io/)
* **Explorer:** <https://explorer.plutochain.io/>

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Note: The PlutoChain Sepolia Testnet's native gas token is **$PLUTO**. To interact with the network, you'll need a small amount of **$PLUTO** in your wallet to cover transaction fees.
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To develop on PlutoChain, you'll need to set up a wallet and a development environment. Fortunately, PlutoChain is fully compatible with Ethereum, making it seamlessly compatible with MetaMask.

To interact with PlutoChain, you will need to download a browser-based EVM-compatible wallet and manually add the PlutoChain network.

**Recommended wallets**&#x20;

* [Metamask](https://metamask.io/)
* **PlutoChain is compatible with other EVM wallets**&#x20;

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1. Open your wallet application and go to the **"Add Network" or "Custom RPC"** section.
2. Enter the following details:
   * **Network Name:** PlutoChain Sepolia Testnet
   * **Chain ID:** 51012
   * **Currency Symbol (Optional):** PLUTO
   * **RPC URL:** [**https://rpc.plutochain.io/**](https://rpc.plutochain.io/)
3. Click "**Save**" or "**Add Network**" to add PlutoChain Sepolia Testnet.
4. Once added, switch to the PlutoChain Sepolia Testnet network in your wallet.
5. You can now interact with the Testnet using your wallet. The block explorer for the PlutoChain Testnet is available at <https://explorer.plutochain.io/>