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title: "How to get Base Sepolia ETH from a faucet"
description: "Building on Base? Get free Sepolia ETH and start testing your app!"
---

# How to get Base Sepolia ETH from a faucet

The[ Sepolia testnet](https://www.alchemy.com/overviews/sepolia-testnet) is a proof-of-stake \(PoS\) testnet where application developers can test their smart contracts without having to spend real ETH tokens. The Ethereum foundation is [deprecating the Goerli testnet](https://www.alchemy.com/blog/goerli-faucet-deprecation), and recommends developers should use the Sepolia network instead of Goerli.

[Base](https://www.alchemy.com/base) is a Layer 2 blockchain who recently launched their Base Sepolia testnet. Developers building on Base are encouraged to migrate their testnet applications from Base Goerli to Base Sepolia. To start the migration, follow these steps to get free Base Sepolia testnet tokens.

## 1. Visit Alchemy's Base faucet

This [Base Sepolia Faucet](https://www.alchemy.com/faucets/base-sepolia) is managed by Alchemy, and provides developers with a fast and reliable way to collect free Base Sepolia ETH tokens. Unlike many faucets that require social verification, Alchemy is available to the public without social validation.

## 2. Connect MetaMask to the Base Sepolia network

Go to your Alchemy Dashboard and click "Create new app"

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  src="https://media.alchemy.com/1704301324-create-base-app.jpeg"
  alt="Alchemy dashboard: clicking the Create new app button"
  width={3712}
  height={2088}
  caption="Step 1: Create App"
/>

Next, choose Base Sepolia as your "Network."

<ImageBlock
  src="https://media.alchemy.com/1704301369-choose-the-base-sepolia-network.jpeg"
  alt="Alchemy app setup: choosing Base Sepolia as the network"
  width={1632}
  height={918}
  caption="Step 2: Choose the Base Sepolia Network"
/>

Then, click on "API Key" in your app dashboard, and copy the HTTPS address:

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  src="https://media.alchemy.com/1704301409-copy-rpc-url.jpeg"
  alt="Alchemy app dashboard: copying the Base Sepolia HTTPS RPC URL"
  width={2144}
  height={1206}
  caption="Step 3: Copy RPC URL"
/>

Go to MetaMask and add a new network from the network switcher:

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  src="https://media.alchemy.com/1704301454-add-metamask-network.jpeg"
  alt="MetaMask network switcher: adding a new network"
  width={1056}
  height={594}
  caption="Step 4: Add Network"
/>

Add the Base Sepolia network manually using the HTTPS address from your Alchemy app. The Base Sepolia Chain ID is 8453, and the currency symbol is ETH.

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  src="https://media.alchemy.com/1704301496-paste-rpc-url.jpeg"
  alt="MetaMask add-network form with the Base Sepolia RPC URL pasted in"
  width={3518}
  height={1978}
  caption="Step 5: Paste RPC URL"
/>

Once all of the chain details are entered, click "Save" and make sure your Metamask wallet is on the Base Sepolia network.

## 3. Request Sepolia ETH on Base

First, enter your Base wallet address. Then, click the "Send Me ETH" button.

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  src="https://media.alchemy.com/1765855196-screenshot-2025-12-15-at-10-19-46-pm.png"
  alt="A screenshot of the Base Sepolia faucet"
  width={2548}
  height={1008}
/>

Within a few seconds, your Sepolia ETH tokens should arrive in your wallet on the Base blockchain!

<ImageBlock
  src="https://media.alchemy.com/1704301673-sepoliaeth-in-a-metamask-wallet.jpg"
  alt="MetaMask wallet showing a SepoliaETH balance on the Base Sepolia network"
  width={1600}
  height={900}
  caption="SepoliaETH in a MetaMask wallet."
/>

That's it!

You can now use your Sepolia ETH to deploy and test smart contracts on Base’s new Sepolia testnet!

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Base Sepolia faucet from Alchemy?

Alchemy's Base [Sepolia faucet](https://www.alchemy.com/faucets/base-sepolia) at basefaucet.com provides web3 developers with a fast and reliable way to collect free Base Sepolia ETH tokens for testing smart contracts.

### How do I get Base Sepolia Testnet ETH using Alchemy's faucet?

Visit Alchemy's Base faucet, enter your Base wallet address, and click "Send Me ETH" to receive tokens within a few seconds.

### How much Base Sepolia ETH can I claim daily?

You can claim up to 0.5 Base Sepolia ETH per day from Alchemy's faucet.

### Does Alchemy's Base Sepolia faucet require social verification?

No, unlike many faucets that require social verification, Alchemy's faucet is available to the public without social validation.

### What is the chain ID for Base Sepolia?

The Base Sepolia Chain ID is 8453, and the currency symbol is ETH.

### Why should I use Base Sepolia instead of Base Goerli?

Developers building on Base are encouraged to migrate their testnet applications from Base Goerli to Base Sepolia as part of the broader transition from deprecated Goerli networks.

### Is it free to create an Alchemy account?

Yes, it's free to sign up for an Alchemy account with no credit card required - just provide basic information like your name and email.