# Faucet

To explore and interact with the **XRPL EVM sidechain**, you need test XRP (`XRP`) to cover transaction fees and execute smart contracts. This guide explains how to obtain test XRP for both the **Testnet** and **Devnet** environments.

Testnet
## Testnet Faucets

1. **[XRPL EVM Faucet](https://faucet.xrplevm.org)**
  - [This](https://faucet.xrplevm.org) website supports both **Testnet** and **Devnet** .
  - Paste your **0x** (EVM) address or connect MetaMask.
  - If you don’t have [MetaMask installed](/pages/users/getting-started/install-metamask) or the Testnet network configured, the faucet will guide you.
  - You can claim up to **90 XRP** per request.
2. **[Enigma Validator’s Faucet](https://enigma-validator.com/)**
  - Join the XRPLEVM **[Discord channel](https://discord.com/channels/1143643230492168274/1352703976050528327)** and navigate to **#faucet**.
  - Send the command:

```
!faucet <YOUR_ADDRESS>
```
  - This faucet supports **0x... (EVM)** and **ethm... Cosmos** addresses, providing **50 XRP** per request.
3. **Bridging via [SquidRouter](https://testnet.xrpl.squidrouter.com/)**
  - If you already have some **XRPL Testnet** [funds](https://xrpl.org/resources/dev-tools/xrp-faucets), you can bridge assets from XRPL Testnet to **XRPL EVM Testnet** using the SquidRouter interface.
  - [Transfer XRP with Axelar](/pages/users/using-the-bridge/transfer-xrp-with-axelar)
  - [Transfer IOU with Axelar](/pages/users/using-the-bridge/transfer-iou-with-axelar)
  - [Transfer ERC20 with Axelar](/pages/users/using-the-bridge/transfer-erc20-with-axelar)
4. **[Telegram Bot Faucet](https://t.me/XrplEvmFaucetBot)**
  - Open the **[XRPL EVM Faucet bot](https://t.me/XrplEvmFaucetBot)**
  - Send the command:

```
/faucet 0x_YOUR_ADDRESS
```
  - This faucet supports **0x... (EVM)** addresses, providing up to **89 XRP** per request.


### Fund Your XRPL Testnet Account

Before bridging from XRPL Testnet to XRPL EVM Testnet, you **must** fund an XRPL Testnet account with test XRP. One convenient option is:

- **[XRPL MetaMask Snap](https://snap.xrplevm.org)**
  - Install the Snap in MetaMask.
  - Use its built-in faucet or XRPL faucets it supports to fund your XRPL Testnet account.


Once your XRPL Testnet account is funded, use [SquidRouter](https://testnet.xrpl.squidrouter.com/) to move assets to XRPL EVM Testnet.

Devnet
## Devnet Faucet

- **[XRPL EVM Devnet Faucet @ Chains.tools](https://chains.tools/faucet/xrplevm)**
  - For **XRPL EVM Devnet**.
  - Each wallet can request up to **10 XRP** every 60 minutes.
  - Alternatively, bridge from the XRPL Devnet using the [devnet bridge faucet](https://bridge.xrplevm.org) or by manual interchain transactions.


## Bridging on Devnet (Axelar Bridge Overview)

1. **Open the Axelar Bridge**
  - [https://bridge.devnet.xrplevm.org/](https://bridge.devnet.xrplevm.org)
2. **Set Source & Destination**
  - **Source:** XRPL Devnet
  - **Destination:** XRPL EVM Devnet
3. **Fund an XRPL Devnet Account**
  - You can automatically generate and fund a Devnet account with 100 XRP through the Axelar faucet option.
4. **Connect Your Wallets**
  - **XRPL Devnet:** No manual signature needed for outgoing transactions.
  - **XRPL EVM Devnet:** Connect via MetaMask (ensure the XRPL EVM Devnet network is configured).
5. **Select Token & Amount**
  - Choose **XRP** or another supported Devnet token.
6. **Confirm & Transfer**
  - **XRPL → EVM:** No signature required on XRPL side.
  - **EVM → XRPL:** You’ll sign in MetaMask.
  - Track status on the [Axelar Devnet Amplifier Explorer](https://devnet-amplifier.axelarscan.io/gmp/search).
7. **Verify Balance**
  - Check the [XRPL EVM Devnet Explorer](https://explorer.devnet.xrplevm.org) once the transfer completes.


## Manual Bridging with XRPL Payment Memos

For advanced use cases or custom dApp integrations, you can trigger an interchain transfer by sending a **Payment transaction** on XRPL with specific memos (via axelar [**gpm**](https://docs.axelar.dev/dev/general-message-passing/overview/)). Detailed instructions on crafting these memos and handling cross-chain requests can be found in the [Send XRP, IOUs and ERC20s Guide](/pages/developers/interacting-with-evm/advanced-guides/cross-chain-transactions/send-tokens) and [Send Cross-Chain Messages guide](/pages/developers/interacting-with-evm/advanced-guides/cross-chain-transactions/send-messages).