<p>Start another instance of Bitcoin Core with the <code>-testnet</code> option to run it in testnet mode.</p>

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2018-03-27T04:48:52.933Z
2018-03-27T04:48:52.933Z
Ava Chow
<p>After I install the bitcoin core, it just sync the main net.   </p>

<p>Is there a way that I can also sync the test3 net for testing/developing purpose?</p>

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How to Sync Main Net together with Test3 Net
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# How to Sync Main Net together with Test3 Net

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-03-27)

After I install the bitcoin core, it just sync the main net.

Is there a way that I can also sync the test3 net for testing/developing purpose?

**Tags:** synchronization, testnet


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2018-03-27. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

Start another instance of Bitcoin Core with the `-testnet` option to run it in testnet mode.


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