# Getting Started with Somnia Devnet: A Step-by-Step Guide

By [Navadi](https://paragraph.com/@navadi) · 2025-02-20

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The Somnia Devnet is still in its early stages, so occasional bugs may arise. If you encounter any issues, feel free to share your feedback via email at [help@virtualsociety.foundation](mailto:help@virtualsociety.foundation) or join the discussion in our Discord community.

#### Setting Up Your Wallet

Before diving into Somnia Devnet, you’ll need a wallet. If you don’t have one, you can create a MetaMask wallet. However, if you already have a wallet, you can skip this step.

1.  Visit [Somnia Devnet](https://devnet.somnia.network/).
    
2.  Locate and click the **Connect** button at the top right corner.
    
3.  Choose your preferred wallet—MetaMask is recommended.
    
4.  Click **Connect MetaMask** to add the [Somnia Devnet network](https://devnet.somnia.network/) to your wallet.
    

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#### Adding Somnia Devnet Tokens

Now that your wallet is connected, follow these steps to get started with Somnia tokens:

1.  Click **Connect** again to finalize the connection.
    
2.  Request STT tokens by clicking the **Get STT Tokens** button.
    
3.  Confirm that the tokens are now in your wallet by selecting **Somnia DevNet**.
    
4.  Try sending STT tokens to any wallet address—whether your own or a random one.
    

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#### Viewing Transactions in MetaMask

To track your transactions, navigate to the **Activity** section in MetaMask. However, you may notice that MetaMask defaults to an incorrect block explorer. If this happens, follow these steps to update it:

1.  Open MetaMask and click on the network selector at the top right corner.
    
2.  Scroll down and find **Somnia Devnet**, then click the three-dot menu.
    
3.  Select **Edit** and locate the **Block Explorer URL** field.
    
4.  Click the dropdown and add a new block explorer URL.
    
5.  Enter the following URL: [https://somnia-devnet.socialscan.io/](https://somnia-devnet.socialscan.io/).
    
6.  Return to the main menu and delete the **Sepolia** explorer by clicking the trash icon.
    
7.  Now, transactions should automatically be displayed using the correct Somnia Devnet block explorer.
    

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That’s it! You’re now set to explore the Somnia Devnet. Enjoy testing, sending tokens, and immersing yourself in the network!

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*Originally published on [Navadi](https://paragraph.com/@navadi/getting-started-with-somnia-devnet-a-step-by-step-guide)*