# Connecting to BSC Testnet

1. If you haven't already, download Metamask (<https://metamask.io/>) and create an account. Remember never disclose your seed phrase or password to anyone!
2. In your Metamask extension widget go to Settings/Networks and click "Add Network"
3. Paste in the following data:

**`Network Name:`**`Smart Chain - Testnet`

**`New RPC URL:`**`https://data-seed-prebsc-1-s1.binance.org:8545/`

**`ChainID:`**`97`

**`Symbol:`**`BNB`

**`Block Explorer URL:`**`https://testnet.bscscan.com`

![Adding the BSC Testnet to Metamask](https://753595947-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVRZzz494E905XVMQrjO3%2Fuploads%2FJFPfT8FVa2MEbZg4cxE2%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=40bcdf9d-6b78-4db4-964a-8e31de29fd30)

4\. Add Testnet BNB to your wallet by going to <https://testnet.binance.org/faucet-smart> and pasting your account address and clicking "Give me BNB".

5\. In a few seconds you should receive your Testnet BNB. You are now all set to test out Dexpanse's services on the Testnet ([creating-a-fair-sale](https://dexpanse.gitbook.io/dexpanse-wiki/tutorials/creating-a-fair-sale "mention")).