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# faucet

> Request test tokens from the MegaETH testnet faucet

# mega faucet

The `faucet` command requests test tokens from the MegaETH testnet faucet.

## Usage

```bash theme={null}
mega faucet [options]
```

## Options

| Option                | Description                                              |
| --------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| `--account <name>`    | Use a keystore account from the default keystores folder |
| `--private-key <key>` | Use the provided private key                             |

## Description

This command allows you to request test tokens from the MegaETH testnet faucet. You must authenticate using either a stored account or a private key. The faucet has a cooldown period of 24 hours between requests from the same address.

Each successful request provides 0.00001 ETH to your address on the MegaETH testnet.

## Examples

### Request tokens using a stored account

```bash theme={null}
mega faucet --account myaccount
```

### Request tokens using a private key

```bash theme={null}
mega faucet --private-key 0x123...abc
```

## Notes

* **Important:** Using the faucet command requires a tiny amount of Mega Testnet ETH (just enough for gas) already in your account. If you don't have any ETH yet, please visit [testnet.megaeth.com](https://testnet.megaeth.com) to get your initial funds.
* You must provide either `--account` or `--private-key` to authenticate with the faucet
* Addresses are limited to one faucet claim every 24 hours
* After a successful request, you can check your balance with `mega balance`
* If you have extra Mega Testnet ETH and would like to support the faucet, you can transfer it directly to the contract which is deployed at: `0xaF5AA075cb327d83cB8D565D95202494569517a9`. This will help ensure the faucet doesn't run out of funds. Thank you :)

## Related

* [account](/commands/account) - Manage accounts
* [balance](/commands/balance) - Check your balance after receiving tokens