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# Testnet Onboarding
The TxFlow testnet lets you explore the platform with no real funds at risk.Go to the testnet app to get started. Onboarding steps are identical to mainnet. Use the in-app testnet faucet to mint test `USDC` after connecting.
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Testnet positions, balances, and history are entirely separate from mainnet and carry no real value.
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## Step-by-Step Guide
### Open the Testnet App
Go to [**txflow-testnet.xyz**](https://txflow-testnet.xyz/trade)
### Connect Your Wallet
Choose one of two options:
**Option A: Email Login (No wallet required)**
1. Click **"Connect"**
2. Enter your email address and click **"Submit"**
3. Check your inbox for a 6-digit verification code (arrives within seconds)
4. Enter the code to log in
> A dedicated wallet address will be automatically created for your email. You can view it in the Deposit modal.
**Option B: EVM Wallet (MetaMask, Rabby, etc.)**
1. Click **"Connect"**
2. Select your wallet from the list
3. Approve the connection request in your wallet popup
### Enable Trading
1. Click **"Enable Trading"**
2. Sign the **gas-less** transaction in your wallet popup
This one-time signature authorizes TxFlow to execute trades on your behalf. No gas fees required.
### Get Test USDC
1. Click **"Claim Test Fund"** (in The top bar or deposit modal)
2. 1,000 test USDC will be credited to your trading account instantly
3. You can claim 1,000 USDC test tokens every hour.
### Start Trading!
You're all set. Your test USDC is ready to use.
### Next Steps
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