Add Shelby Devnet to Petra
Step-by-step guide to configure Petra wallet for the Shelby network
This guide will walk you through adding the Shelby Devnet network to your Petra wallet, enabling you to interact with Shelby Devnet directly from your browser.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- Petra Wallet installed in your browser (Download here)
Adding Shelby Devnet Network
Open Petra Wallet Settings
- Click on the Petra wallet extension in your browser
- Click the gear icon (⚙️) in the bottom right to open Settings
- Navigate to the Network section
Add Custom Network
- Click on Add network
- You'll see a form to configure the network details
Enter Shelby Network Details
Fill in the form with the following Shelby network configuration:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Network Name | shelbynet |
| Node URL | https://api.shelbynet.shelby.xyz/v1 |
| Indexer URL | https://api.shelbynet.shelby.xyz/v1/graphql |
| Faucet URL | https://faucet.shelbynet.shelby.xyz |
Make sure to enter the URLs exactly as shown, including the https:// protocol and without trailing slashes.
Save Network Configuration
- Review all the details to ensure they're correct
- Click Add Network
Switch to Shelby Network
- Click the gear icon (⚙️) in the bottom right to open Settings
- Navigate to the Network section
- Select shelbynet from the list of networks
- You should now see your wallet connected to the Shelby network
You're now connected to the Shelby Devnet network! Your account address remains the same across all Aptos networks.
Funding Your Account
After adding the Shelby Devnet network, you'll need both APT (for gas fees) and ShelbyUSD (for storage operations). Enter your wallet address in the faucet to receive testnet tokens.
APT Faucet
Fund your account
Enter the address of the account you want to fund with APT tokens