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<p>There is an answer on how to configure. Recently I had same question</p>
<p>Pieter Wuille said:</p>
<p>You can set Bitcoin Core to run in testnet4 mode by putting chain=testnet4 or testnet4=1 in the configuration, or by using equivalent command-line options (-chain=testnet4 or -testnet4).</p>
<p>This is contrasted with the options available for testnet3: chain=test, or chain=testnet, or testnet=1 (and equivalent command-line options -chain=test, -chain=testnet, or -testnet).</p>

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<p>As of June 2024, testnet3 is being attacked by block storm. It is borderline unuseable for a development environment.</p>
<p>I'd like to try testnet4.</p>
<p>How should I configure Bitcoin Core to connect to the right chain?</p>
<p>Also looking for some faucets to get started.</p>
<p>Thank you very much!</p>

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How can I use testnet4 with Bitcoin Core today?
RooSoft
# How can I use testnet4 with Bitcoin Core today?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2024-06-26)

As of June 2024, testnet3 is being attacked by block storm. It is borderline unuseable for a development environment.

I'd like to try testnet4.

How should I configure Bitcoin Core to connect to the right chain?

Also looking for some faucets to get started.

Thank you very much!

**Tags:** bitcoin-core, testnet

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> **username_1**: https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/a/124447/145623 There is an answer to how to configure  

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### Answer by username_1 on 2024-10-10. Score: 0

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There is an answer on how to configure. Recently I had same question

Pieter Wuille said:

You can set Bitcoin Core to run in testnet4 mode by putting chain=testnet4 or testnet4=1 in the configuration, or by using equivalent command-line options (-chain=testnet4 or -testnet4).

This is contrasted with the options available for testnet3: chain=test, or chain=testnet, or testnet=1 (and equivalent command-line options -chain=test, -chain=testnet, or -testnet).


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