> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nmkr.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nmkr.io/nmkr-studio/testnet.md).

# Testnet

The Testnet of Cardano is identical to the structure of the Mainnet of Cardano.\
However, both networks are completely independent networks. This is why you need to create a [Testnet Account](https://docs.nmkr.io/nmkr-studio/testnet/create-testnet-account) with NMKR Studio and are not able to interact with mainnet projects on the testnet environment.\
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The Testnet also has it's own [Testnet API](https://docs.nmkr.io/nmkr-studio/testnet/testnet-api-swagger), that can be used in the same way as the Mainnet.

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The Testnet Version of NMKR Studio is running on the **Preprod** Testnet of Cardano.
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As both versions of NMKR Studio, Testnet and Mainnet are the same you can use the [Mainnet Documentation of NMKR Studio](https://docs.nmkr.io/nmkr-studio) to learn how to use the NMKR Studio Testnet Version. This Also applies for the [API Swagger Docuementation for the Mainnet](https://docs.nmkr.io/nmkr-studio-api/api-swagger).
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### Testnet Links

NMKR Studio: 

{% embed url="<https://studio.preprod.nmkr.io/>" %}

NMKR API Swagger:

{% embed url="<https://studio-api.preprod.nmkr.io/swagger/index.html>" %}

NMKR Pay:

{% embed url="<https://pay.preprod.nmkr.io/>" %}

Claim Testnet ADA (tADA)

{% embed url="<https://docs.cardano.org/cardano-testnet/tools/faucet>" %}