# Quadrans Testnet Node Setup Guide using WSL (PodMan)

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**Published by:** [Defi Mazdoor](https://paragraph.com/@mazdoor/)
**Published on:** 2025-02-05
**Categories:** testnet, node, blockchain, layer1, wsl, podman, crypto, cli
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@mazdoor/quadrans-testnet-node-setup-guide-using-wsl-podman

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About QuadransQuadrans is a decentralized, open-source blockchain network designed for smart contracts and distributed applications. It aims to provide a transparent, secure, and scalable ecosystem for businesses and developers. Quadrans supports a testnet environment that allows users to experiment with the network before deploying on the mainnet.PrerequisitesWindows 10/11 with WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)Podman for container managementFileZilla (for retrieving wallet JSON file)Basic command-line knowledgeStep 1: Install WSLOpen PowerShell as Administrator and run:wsl --install UbuntuAfter installation, restart your computer and open Ubuntu from the Start menu.Step 2: Install PodmanInside Ubuntu, install Podman with:sudo apt update && sudo apt install podman -yVerify installation:podman --versionStep 3: Pull and Run the Quadrans Testnet NodeDownload the Quadrans Testnet image:podman pull localhost/quadrans-testnet:latestRun the container:podman run -d --name quadrans-testnet localhost/quadrans-testnet:latestVerify the running container:Step 4: Generate Your WalletAccess the Quadrans container:podman exec -it quadrans-testnet gqdc account newSet a password and note down your generated wallet address.Step 5: Retrieve the Wallet JSON FileLocate your keystore file inside the container:podman exec -it quadrans-testnet ls /root/.quadrans/testnet/keystoreGrant permissions:podman exec -it quadrans-testnet chmod -R 755 /root/.quadrans/testnet/keystoreFind the IP address of your WSL instance:ip addr show eth0 | grep "inet " | awk '{print $2}' | cut -d'/' -f1Use FileZilla to retrieve the file:Open FileZillaConnect using SFTPHost: sftp://your-wsl-ipUsername: your-wsl-usernamePassword: (your WSL password)Navigate to /root/.quadrans/testnet/keystore/Download your JSON wallet fileStep 6: Claim Testnet Faucet TokensUse the Quadrans Testnet Faucet: https://faucetpage.quadrans.io/redeem.phpStep 7: Add Testnet Peers (Fix Peering Issues)If you face synchronization issues, manually add testnet peers:Access the Quadrans console:podman exec -it quadrans-testnet gqdc attach /root/.quadrans/testnet/gqdc.ipcAdd peers manually:admin.addPeer("enode://6167f7272eb6b1883049ccd69888fbd2918765d7071ce51304f194f630cf3a5eb5ef4eb873f55ce0fe004d1fdf59dc2898085896278543b411e3a7d73dfd8b12@154.12.239.34:28657"); admin.addPeer("enode://9b3b0bf8069d4d002ce6319fc07718c5009e72ebb6da3490631ab040274a3daa2d9a53958993783584395b0fdc07dc82b4b309778aa428bd6589c6af94d4a55d@152.228.141.231:28657"); admin.addPeer("enode://42d8d6109472e8429eeaea59faded145669f9310403d4f1cd65be69e37e6ec465443ce747d1471c0c211583e56d1fc720571e06abfbe871f9fc031f6a36e81f5@144.91.74.181:28657"); admin.addPeer("enode://8f645fe27dee31f1551c737fc1b7ef9acf20cf0103d48f89b505de105b1ad16960220d52e9d69cb11e1a98cc576a56a2dda6724125fb69a3df29770e97235de2@104.45.7.40:28657");Check syncing status:Step 8: Start and Stop the NodeTo start the Quadrans Testnet node:podman start quadrans-testnetTo stop the node:podman stop quadrans-testnetStep 9: Check Logs and Node StatusView logs:podman logs -f quadrans-testnetCheck running containers:Check all Podman images:Additional ResourcesQuadrans Official Documentation: https://docs.quadrans.io/nodes/quadrans-nodes.htmlQuadrans X: https://x.com/quadrans My X Handle: https://x.com/mazzyswebPrivate TG Channel: https://t.me/mazzyswebThis guide should help you set up and manage your Quadrans Testnet node smoothly! 🚀

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