How to add the Berachain testnet to MetaMask? (Testnet Tutorial)

Adding Berachain Testnet Manually

1. Open MetaMask and ensure you are using the latest version of the browser extension or mobile app.

2. Click the network selector dropdown, usually located at the top of the interface, and select “Add Network” or “Add a network manually”.

3. Fill in the following parameters:

Network Name: Berachain Artio Testnet

New RPC URL: https://artio.rpc.berachain.com/

Chain ID: 80085

Currency Symbol: BERA

Block Explorer URL: https://artio.beratrail.io/

4. Confirm and save the configuration. The network will appear in your network list once added.

5. Switch to Berachain Artio Testnet by selecting it from the network dropdown menu.

Obtaining Testnet BERA Tokens

1. Visit the official Berachain faucet at https://artio.faucet.berachain.com/

2. Connect your MetaMask wallet by clicking the “Connect Wallet” button.

3. Complete the CAPTCHA verification to prevent automated requests.

4. Click “Request Tokens” to initiate the faucet transaction.

5. Wait for the transaction to confirm on-chain. Typically, tokens arrive within 10–30 seconds.

Verifying Transaction Activity

1. After receiving tokens, open the Berachain block explorer at https://artio.beratrail.io/

2. Paste your wallet address into the search bar and press Enter.

3. Check the “Transactions” tab to confirm recent inbound transfers labeled with “Faucet” or “Airdrop”.

4. View transaction details including hash, timestamp, block number, and gas usage.

5. Confirm that the token balance reflects the expected amount of testnet BERA in your wallet’s asset list.

Interacting with Berachain dApps

1. Navigate to a supported testnet dApp such as Bex (https://bex.berachain.com/) or Lend (https://lend.berachain.com/).

2. Ensure MetaMask is connected and set to Berachain Artio Testnet before interacting.

3. Approve wallet connection when prompted and sign any required transactions.

4. Perform actions like swapping BERA for HONEY, providing liquidity, or staking via the dApp interface.

5. Monitor each transaction status directly in MetaMask and cross-check confirmations on the block explorer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why does MetaMask show “Unknown network” after adding Berachain Artio?

A: This occurs if the Chain ID was entered incorrectly. Double-check that the value is exactly 80085 and not 80084 or another variant.

Q: Can I use the same wallet address on Berachain mainnet and testnet?

A: Yes. Wallet addresses are deterministic across EVM-compatible chains, but balances and transaction history remain entirely separate.

Q: Is there a limit on how many times I can request tokens from the faucet?

A: The faucet enforces a cooldown period—typically one request per wallet every 24 hours—to prevent abuse.

Q: What should I do if my transaction remains pending for over five minutes?

A: Check if MetaMask is still connected to Artio Testnet and verify current network congestion via https://artio.beratrail.io/. Adjust gas settings manually if needed.