1. Download and install a testnet wallet: You can choose from Nami or Eternl. Make sure to select the testnet network option during the installation process.

2. Get testnet ADA: You can obtain testnet ADA from a testnet faucet, which is a service that provides free testnet tokens. You can learn more about testnet faucets on the Cardano Developer Portal.

3. Explore the testnet: Once you have your testnet wallet set up and testnet ADA in your account, you can start exploring the testnet network. You can send and receive transactions, create test tokens, and interact with smart contracts.

4. Join a testnet community: You can join the Cardano testnet community on forums like Reddit or Discord to connect with other developers and users, ask questions, and share your experiences.

5. Test our service/compute provider dashboards: The Cardano testnet is an ideal environment to test the dashboards before deploying them on the mainnet. You can use the testnet to identify bugs, test functionalities, and optimize our applications' performance.

6. Keep your testnet wallet safe: Although testnet tokens have no real-world value, you should still keep your testnet wallet secure. Make sure to use a strong password and never share your private keys or seed phrases with anyone.

Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up a new Nami Wallet (Chrome extension), setting it to the preprod Ada network, noting the receiving address, and backing up your mnemonics:

Step 1: Install the Nami Wallet browser extension

1. Open your preferred browser.

2. Visit the official Nami Wallet website at https://namiwallet.io/.

3. Click on the "Download" or "Get Started" button (or similar, depending on the site's design).

4. You will be redirected to the official download page for the Nami Wallet extension. Click on the download button for your specific browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.).

5. Confirm the installation by following your browser's prompts.

Step 2: Set up a new Nami Wallet

1. Click on the Nami Wallet icon in the top-right corner of your Chrome browser.

2. Read and accept the terms and conditions.

3. You will be presented with two options: "Create new wallet" and "Restore wallet." Click on "Create new wallet."

4. Set a strong password for your wallet and click "Next."

Step 3: Backup your mnemonics (recovery phrase)

1. The wallet will now generate a 24-word recovery phrase. Write it down and store it in a safe place, as you will need it to restore your wallet if needed. Click "Next."

2. Verify your recovery phrase by selecting the words in the correct order, and then click "Confirm."

3. For extra security, consider backing up your recovery phrase in multiple secure locations, such as on paper, in a password manager, or in an encrypted file stored on a secure device or cloud storage service.

Step 4: Switch to the preprod Ada network

1. Click on the round icon on the top-right corner of your Nami Wallet to access the settings.

2. Under "Network," click on the dropdown menu and select "Preprod."

3. Click "Save" to confirm your selection.

Step 5: Note the receiving address

1. Click on the "Receive" tab in your Nami Wallet.

2. Your receiving address will be displayed in the form of a QR code and a text address.

3. Click on the "Copy" button next to the text address to copy it to your clipboard.

4. Save the receiving address in a secure location, as you will need it to receive Ada on the preprod network.

Step 6: Add a Collateral Amount

1. Make sure you have atleast 5 tADA

2. Select the round icon on the top right corner

3. Select Collateral from the drop-down menu

4. Add the collateral amount (around 5 tADA) in order to interact with the NTX smart contract on Cardano

You have now successfully set up a new Nami Wallet, connected it to the preprod Ada network, backed up your mnemonics, and noted the receiving address. You can now use this address to receive and send transactions on the preprod network.

Before running the tests, consider the following:

• If you are a compute provider, please make sure to backup any important data you might have before onboarding your machine as this is a testing phase.

• We use centralized components (Oracle, Control Server, Stats Network) running on our servers. Check if any configuration changes are needed to use these components.

• Use Eternl or Nami wallets for these tests. Make sure you have enabled single address mode if using Eternl.

• Ensure you have mNTX and tADA in your wallet. To get mNTX on the PreProd Cardano network, follow the mNTX Faucet Guide. For tADA, follow the tADA Faucet Guide.

• For a basic outline on how to use a Cardano testnet, you can use the Cardano Testnet Guide. The Cardano address provided during DMS onboarding should match the wallet connected to the dashboard.

• Note that compute providers would have add a collateral amount of around 5 tADA to interact with the NTX smart contract when using the Computer Provider Dashboard (CPD).

• To check if one machine can see the other, follow the instructions in the respective component documentation.

This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of setting up a new Eternl wallet as a Chrome extension, backing up your mnemonics, setting it to single address mode, connecting it to the preprod Ada network, and noting the receiving address.

Step 1: Install the Eternl Wallet Chrome Extension

1. Open your preferred web browser on your computer.

2. Navigate to the official Eternl Wallet website by visiting https://eternl.io/app/mainnet/welcome.

3. Follow the prompts on the page to install the Eternl Wallet.

4. Once the wallet is installed, you should see the Eternl Wallet icon on your browser's extension bar.

5. Click the icon to open the Eternl wallet.

Step 2: Connect to the preprod Ada network

• In the main page, locate the "mainnet" option in purple at the bottom right corner.

• Click on it and switch the network to select "Pre-Production Testnet".

Step 3: Set up a new wallet

1. Click on the Eternl Wallet icon in your browser to open the extension.

2. Select "Create a new wallet."

3. Enter a strong and unique password to encrypt your wallet. Make sure to remember this password, as it will be required to access your wallet.

4. Click "Next" and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the wallet creation process.

Step 4: Backup your mnemonics

1. After creating your wallet, you'll be presented with a 24-word mnemonic phrase. This phrase is essential for recovering your wallet in case you lose access to your device or need to restore your wallet on another device.

2. Write down the mnemonic (seed) phrase on a piece of paper and store it in a secure location, such as a safe deposit box. Alternatively, you can store it digitally in a password-protected file or encrypted storage medium.

3. Confirm that you've safely stored your mnemonic (seed) phrase by selecting "I have written it down" and clicking "Next."

4. You will be prompted to re-enter your mnemonic (seed) phrase.

5. Click "Save" to apply the changes.

Step 5: Note the receiving address

1. Click on the "Receive" tab within the Eternl Wallet extension.

2. You'll see your wallet's receiving address displayed as both a string of characters and a QR code. This is the address you'll use to receive funds on the preprod Ada network.

3. Copy the address by clicking on the copy button next to it or take a screenshot of the QR code.

Step 6: Set wallet to single address mode

1. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the Eternl Wallet name to access the settings menu.

2. Locate the "Single address mode" option and toggle this option to enable it (by default, it's disabled).

3. Enter your receiving address and click on "Save".

Step 7: Enable dApp connection

1. Toggle the dApp button as you see on the Eternl screen

Step 8: Add a Collateral Amount

1. Make sure you have at least 5 tADA

2. Select the gear icon on the right-side of your wallet

3. Select Collateral from the Settings menu

4. Set Collateral amount

5. Toggle to Enable Collateral

Your Eternl Wallet is now set up with the single address mode, connected to the preprod Ada network, and you have noted the receiving address. Remember to store your mnemonic phrase and password securely, as they will be required to access your wallet and recover it if necessary.

Here's a basic step-by-step guide on how to use a tADA (testnet ADA) faucet and obtain tADA tokens:

1. Go to the Cardano Developer Portal: The Cardano Developer Portal is the official resource for Cardano developers and contains information on how to use the Cardano testnet, including a list of tADA faucets.

2. Get tADA from a faucet: You can obtain tADA from the Cardano Developer Portal that includes a Cardano Faucet. For more instructions on how to use one, see our Cardano Testnet Guide.

3. Enter your testnet wallet address: Copy and paste your testnet wallet address into the field provided on the tADA faucet website. Make sure you are using a testnet wallet address and not a mainnet address, as the two are not interchangeable.

4. Solve the captcha: Some tADA faucets require you to solve a captcha or complete a task to prove you are a real person and not a bot.

5. Request tADA: Click on the "Request tADA" button on the faucet website. Your tADA tokens should be sent to your testnet wallet address within a few minutes.

6. Check your testnet wallet balance: Open your testnet wallet and check your balance to make sure the tADA tokens have been successfully deposited.

Remember, tADA tokens are not real ADA tokens and have no real-world value. They are only intended for testing purposes on the Cardano testnet. Additionally, some tADA faucets have limits on how many tokens you can request per day or per IP address, so be sure to check the faucet's rules and guidelines before requesting tokens.

To get mNTX (mock NTX) on the PreProd Cardano network, follow the below instructions on how to use the mNTX faucet:

• To use the NTX faucet on the Cardano Blockchain, follow these basic instructions:

  1. Create a Cardano wallet: If you don't have a Cardano wallet already on the PreProd Cardano network, create one using Eternl or Nami wallet applications. Make sure to securely store your seed phrase, as it is crucial for recovering your wallet.

  2. Find your wallet address: After creating your wallet double check you are on the preprod network, locate your Cardano wallet address. It typically starts with "addr_test1" and is followed by a long string of alphanumeric characters. in most wallets you find it by clicking on receive. Copy this address to use it in the next step.

  3. Join and Whitelist: and head to the relevant testing stage. Fill out the Google Form linked with your wallet address, Discord Name and GitLab name. We will use the wallet address provided to reward contributions both on Discord and GitLab. *Please note this may take some hours to receive mNTX to discourage spamming.

  4. Access the NTX faucet: Visit the NTX faucet's website provided by the NuNet team. . Note only whitelisted addresses will be able to receive tokens.

  5. Connect your Cardano wallet: click the connect wallet button and select the wallet you would like to use from the dropdown then click the mint mNTX button. (NOTE: please doublecheck this is the wallet you entered in the google form and that it is on the cardano preprod testnet)

  6. Sign the transaction: When you click the mint mNTX button it should open your wallet and ask you to sign a transaction. (note you should have some test ADA in your wallet before you do this if you dont have it already go )

  7. Faucet response: if it all went well then you should see a transaction hash, you can copy this and check on you may also receive a message saying you are not whitelisted, if this is the case please ensure you submitted the google form and have received notification that you were successfully whitelisted in discord. If you are still getting some sort of error message please go to discord for help.

  8. Check your wallet balance: After submitting your request, wait for a few minutes and then check your wallet application to confirm the receipt of mNTX tokens. It might take some time for the transaction to be processed, depending on the network's congestion.

  9. Use your mNTX tokens: You can now use the mNTX tokens in your wallet for testing or participating in the NuNet platform's services.

  Keep in mind that the mNTX tokens received from the faucet are intended for testing and development purposes. They may not hold any real-world value outside of the test environment or PreProd Cardano network.