# Getting Started

### Pick a Testnet

You specify the network you want to join by setting the genesis file and seeds. If you need more information about past networks, check our [testnets repo](https://github.com/UptickNetwork/uptick-testnet).

| Network Chain ID | Description           | Site                                                                                              | Version                                                                 |
| ---------------- | --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| origin\_1170-3   | Uptick Origin Testnet | [origin\_1170-3 testnet](https://github.com/UptickNetwork/uptick-testnet/tree/main/origin_1170-3) | [v0.2.18](https://github.com/UptickNetwork/uptick/releases/tag/v0.2.18) |

### Connect to Testnet

To add Origin to Keplr, head over [here](https://explorer.origin.uptick.network/uptick%20origin) to add Testnet.

To add Origin to Metamask, head over [here](https://chainlist.org/?testnets=true\&search=117) to add Testnet and Mainnet.

### Public Endpoints

* GRPC: grpc.origin.uptick.network:9090
* RPC: <https://rpc.origin.uptick.network>
* REST: <https://api.origin.uptick.network>
* JSON RPC: <https://json-rpc.origin.uptick.network>

### Faucet

Find your address on Uptick testnet via Metamask

* Join Uptick [discord](https://discord.com/invite/8w4GUUUH39)
* Go to the faucet channel
* Request tokens at this address in the above channel: $faucet
* Check you have tokens on Uptick testnet via Metamask

### Testnet Block Explorers

#### cosmos

[Uptick](https://explorer.origin.uptick.network)

#### EVM

[Blockscout](https://evm-explorer.origin.uptick.network)


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