# Step-by-Step Guide to Deploying a Smart Contract on Base Testnet 📃

**Published by:** [The Block Capsule](https://paragraph.com/@dimochie/)
**Published on:** 2023-04-07
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@dimochie/step-by-step-guide-to-deploying-a-smart-contract-on-base-testnet

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Discover how to deploy a smart contract and obtain the "Early Builder on Base Testnet" NFT in this tutorial! Here's what you need to do:Set up the Base Goerli TestnetClaim your faucetDeploy your smart contractClaim your NFT reward.Set Up The Base Goerli Testnet: You can skip this step if you already have. https://chainlist.org/chain/84531Claim Your Faucet Click the link below and claim your faucet. https://faucet.quicknode.com/baseIf the above does not work, simply claim goerli from Alchemy goerli faucet and bridge here to base eth. https://bridge.base.org/depositDeploy Your Smart ContractGo tohttps://thirdweb.com/thirdweb.eth/DropERC721Connect your wallet, and click “Deploy Now.”To deploy the smart contract on Base Goerli Testnet, upload an image and provide a contRact name and symbol. Then, select "Base Goerli Testnet" under Network/Chain and confirm two transactions on your wallet.If you cannot see the Base Goerli Testnet, try refreshing the page a few times. If the issue persists, manually add the chain by selecting the "Configure Networks" option 👇Search or add a custom network manually 👇🏻Network Name: Base Goerli Testnet Network ID: base-goerli Chain ID: 84531 Currency Symbol: ETH Network type: Testnet RPC URL: https://base-goerli.rpc.thirdweb.com/ed043a51ae23b0db3873f5a38b77ab28175fa496f15d3c53cf70401be89b622a Deploy the contract on the Base testnet and celebrate! 🎉 Once the transaction is confirmed, you've successfully deployed a contract on the testnet.Claim Your NFT Reward Go to the contracts section and copy the contract address 👇🏻Go to the NFT claim page: https://quests.base.org/questConnect your wallet and paste the smart contract address here and verify 👇🏻Once the transaction is verified, you can claim your NFT 🥳That’s it for now. Make sure to join us on Telegram to remain updated with Base airdrop and more.

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