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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 [deprecated the Goerli testnet](https://www.alchemy.com/blog/goerli-faucet-deprecation) and recommends Sepolia for Ethereum testing.

[Base](https://www.alchemy.com/base) is a Layer 2 blockchain with Base Sepolia as its testnet. 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 84532, 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 84532, and the currency symbol is ETH.

### Why should I use Base Sepolia?

Base Sepolia is Base's active public testnet. Base Goerli is deprecated and no longer supported.

### 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.