# Get Started

MegaETH is a high-performance Ethereum L2 with real-time transaction processing. Whether you are here to try the testnet or use mainnet, this guide will help you get up and running.

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#### Connect your wallet

In MetaMask, Rabby, or any Ethereum-compatible wallet, go to **Settings → Networks → Add Network** and enter these details:

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| Field               | Value                                                         |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Network Name**    | MegaETH                                                       |
| **RPC URL**         | <code class="expression">space.vars.mainnet\_rpc</code>       |
| **Chain ID**        | <code class="expression">space.vars.mainnet\_chain\_id</code> |
| **Currency Symbol** | ETH                                                           |
| **Block Explorer**  | <code class="expression">space.vars.mainnet\_etherscan</code> |
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| Field               | Value                                                          |
| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Network Name**    | MegaETH Testnet                                                |
| **RPC URL**         | <code class="expression">space.vars.testnet\_rpc</code>        |
| **Chain ID**        | <code class="expression">space.vars.testnet\_chain\_id</code>  |
| **Currency Symbol** | ETH                                                            |
| **Block Explorer**  | <code class="expression">space.vars.testnet\_blockscout</code> |
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Save the network and switch to it. For more details, see [Connect to MegaETH](https://docs.megaeth.com/user-guide/connect).
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#### Get tokens

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Bridge ETH or other tokens from Ethereum using the official bridge at [**rabbithole.megaeth.com/bridge**](https://rabbithole.megaeth.com/bridge). Connect your wallet, choose a token and amount, and confirm the transaction. See [Get Funds on Mainnet](https://docs.megaeth.com/user-guide/bridge) for more options including third-party bridges and fiat onramps.
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Visit the faucet at [testnet.megaeth.com](https://testnet.megaeth.com), enter your wallet address, and complete the verification step. The faucet provides up to 0.005 testnet ETH per user every 24 hours. See the [Faucet](https://docs.megaeth.com/user-guide/faucet) page for details.
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#### Start using MegaETH

You are ready to interact with dApps, send transactions, and explore the network. Track real-time network performance at [uptime.megaeth.com](https://uptime.megaeth.com).
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## Learn More

* [Connect to MegaETH](https://docs.megaeth.com/user-guide/connect) — full chain parameters, block explorers
* [Bridge](https://docs.megaeth.com/user-guide/bridge) — bridging ETH from Ethereum
* [Key Contracts & Tokens](https://docs.megaeth.com/developer-docs/overview-1/contracts) — important contract addresses
* [Faucet](https://docs.megaeth.com/user-guide/faucet) — free testnet tokens
* [User FAQ](https://docs.megaeth.com/user-guide/faq) — common questions