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Hedera Testnet

Add Hedera Testnet to Your Wallet — MetaMask, OKX, Rabby, Trust Wallet

Testnet
Chain ID: 296·Symbol: HBAR

Hedera Testnet is an EVM-compatible blockchain with Chain ID 296 and native token HBAR. This page lets you add Hedera Testnet to MetaMask, Rabby Wallet, OKX Wallet or Trust Wallet in one click — no manual Chain ID or RPC entry required.

RPC Endpoints
https://testnet.hashio.io/api

Block Explorer

HashScanArkhia Explorer

What is Hedera Testnet?

Hedera Testnet is an EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) compatible blockchain network. Any EVM wallet — MetaMask, Rabby, OKX Wallet, Trust Wallet, Coinbase Wallet — can connect and transact on Hedera Testnet once you add the network configuration.

Why do you need to add Hedera Testnet to your wallet?

MetaMask and most wallets only come pre-configured with Ethereum Mainnet. To transact, swap tokens, or use dApps on Hedera Testnet, you need to add the network first. Entering an incorrect Chain ID or RPC can put your assets at risk. Use the "Add to wallet" button above — data sourced directly from chainid.network, the canonical Ethereum chain registry.

How to add Hedera Testnet to your wallet

  1. 1

    Click Add to wallet

    Press the "Add to wallet" button above. MetaMask, OKX Wallet, Rabby Wallet or Trust Wallet will show a popup asking you to confirm adding the Hedera Testnet network.

  2. 2

    Confirm in your wallet

    Your wallet shows the Hedera Testnet network details: Chain ID 296, native token HBAR. Verify the Chain ID is correct, then click "Approve" or "Add Network".

  3. 3

    Switch to the new network

    After confirming, your wallet automatically switches to Hedera Testnet. You can start transacting right away — you will need HBAR to pay gas fees.

Hedera Testnet network technical details

To add manually, go to Settings → Networks → Add Network in MetaMask (or your wallet's equivalent) and enter the details below:

NameHedera Testnet
Chain ID296
Native tokenHBAR
Decimals18
RPC Endpointhttps://testnet.hashio.io/api
Block Explorerhttps://hashscan.io/testnet

Important notice

  • •Always verify Chain ID 296 before confirming — attackers sometimes create fake networks with similar names but different Chain IDs
  • •You need HBAR tokens in your wallet to pay gas fees for transactions on Hedera Testnet
  • •Data on this page is sourced from chainid.network — the community-verified Ethereum chain registry
  • •If the "Add to wallet" button doesn't work, your wallet may not support wallet_addEthereumChain — add the network manually using the details below

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to add Hedera Testnet to MetaMask?▾
Yes, if you use the "Add to wallet" button on this page. Data is sourced from chainid.network — the community-audited Ethereum registry. Adding a network does not expose your private key or grant any permissions to the dApp.
What is Hedera Testnet Chain ID?▾
The Chain ID of Hedera Testnet is 296. This unique number identifies the network and prevents MetaMask and other EVM wallets from mixing up transactions across different chains.
Do I need HBAR tokens to use Hedera Testnet?▾
Yes. Every transaction on Hedera Testnet requires HBAR to pay gas fees. You can purchase HBAR on exchanges and bridge it to Hedera Testnet, or use a faucet if this is a testnet.
What is the Hedera Testnet RPC endpoint?▾
An RPC endpoint is the server address your wallet uses to communicate with the Hedera Testnet blockchain — sending transactions, reading balances, and checking state. One popular Hedera Testnet RPC is https://testnet.hashio.io/api. This page shows live latency for each RPC so you can pick the fastest one.
My wallet says Hedera Testnet already exists when I click Add — what do I do?▾
That's completely normal. If Hedera Testnet is already in your wallet, it will simply switch to that network instead of adding a duplicate — no error or conflict.
I added Hedera Testnet but the network won't load — what's wrong?▾
The most common cause is a broken or overloaded RPC endpoint. Your wallet uses RPC to connect to the blockchain — if the RPC is down, the network won't load even if it was added correctly. Fix: copy a different RPC from the list above (prefer green low-latency ones), then go to Settings → Networks in your wallet and replace the old RPC with the new one. Watch the tutorial video above for step-by-step instructions on updating your RPC.