How to Get Test MON from the Monad Faucet
3 min read · Updated 2026-04-27
Test MON is the native token of Monad Testnet. You need a small balance to pay gas before you can do anything else: deploy a contract, swap a token, or send a transfer. This guide covers where to claim test MON, how often, and what to do when the faucet is unavailable.
Why you need test MON
Test MON has no real value. It exists only to pay gas on Monad Testnet so the chain has an economic model that mirrors mainnet. Every transaction on testnet still costs gas; the difference is that test MON is free and can be reclaimed when you run out.
Where to find the official faucet
Monad operates the official faucet through its main developer portal. The current URL changes occasionally, so the most reliable approach is to start at monad.xyz or the official Monad Discord and follow the link to the testnet faucet from there. Avoid third-party faucets unless they are listed in Monad's official documentation.
Some Monad community Discords also run their own faucet bots. These typically require a Discord verification step and gate-keep claims by Discord roles. They are useful when the main faucet is rate-limited.
How to claim test MON
The general flow on any faucet:
- Connect or paste the wallet address you want to fund.
- Pass any anti-bot checks (captcha, Twitter follow, Discord role, depending on the faucet).
- Submit the claim. Test MON arrives within a block or two.
- Wait for the cooldown (typically 24 hours per address per faucet) before claiming again.
How much MON you receive
The official faucet drips a small fixed amount per claim, usually enough for hundreds of regular transactions. Exact amounts change over time as Monad tunes the faucet against testnet load. For most workflows, one claim is enough for a day of normal dapp testing.
If you are running automated tests or deploying many contracts, expect to claim repeatedly across multiple addresses, or use a developer-grade faucet through your RPC provider if available.
When the faucet is rate-limited or empty
- Wait the cooldown: Most rate limits reset after 24 hours per address. Try again later from the same address, or use a different one.
- Try a community faucet: Monad community Discords sometimes run faucets when the official one is empty.
- Ask in Discord: For dev work, asking a moderator in Monad's Discord is often faster than waiting on a faucet refill.
- Check chain ID: If the faucet says it sent funds but your wallet shows nothing, confirm you are connected to chain ID
10143, not a different network or a stale RPC.
What to do once you have MON
Now you can pay gas on Monad Testnet. Try a swap on PuddleSwap, deposit into a pool, or deploy any EVM contract. If you have not added Monad Testnet to your wallet yet, see How to Add Monad Testnet to MetaMask. For a full swap walkthrough, see How to Swap Tokens on Monad Testnet.
FAQ
- Does test MON have real value?
- No. Test MON is for paying gas on Monad Testnet only. It is not transferable to mainnet, has no market, and you cannot exchange it for anything outside the testnet ecosystem.
- How often can I claim from the faucet?
- The official faucet typically allows one claim per address per 24 hours. Community faucet bots may have different cooldowns. If you need more frequent funding, request a developer faucet through an RPC provider.
- What's the minimum MON balance I need?
- A few hundredths of a MON is enough to pay gas for many regular transactions. One faucet claim almost always covers a full day of normal use.
- Can I get MON without using the faucet?
- Other developers can send you test MON directly from their wallet. Bridges from other testnets to Monad Testnet are rare and not officially supported. The faucet is the canonical source.