Hedera Testnet: Chain ID, RPC and Faucets
Introduction To Hedera Testnets
Hedera has two public testnets: Hedera Testnet (chain ID 296) and Hedera Previewnet (chain ID 297). The Hedera docs say testnet is reset periodically and describe previewnet as a network for pre-release features with frequent updates.
Testnets
Hedera's testnets. Each has its own page with the chain ID, endpoints and faucets.
| Network | Role | Chain ID | Endpoints responding | Faucets | Last check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedera Testnet | Testnet | 296 | – | 1 | |
| Hedera Previewnet | Testnet | 297 | – | – | – |
Testnet notes
Setup notes and links for Hedera's testnets.
Available Hedera Testnets
2 networks listed · DIA editorial list, updated 20 Oct 2026 · How this list is built
- docs.hedera.com
- docs.hedera.com
Hedera Testnet Network Details
| Network | Chain ID | Currency symbol | Explorer | Public RPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedera Testnet | 296 | HBAR | hashscan.io | testnet.hashio.io |
| Hedera Previewnet | 297 | HBAR | hashscan.io | previewnet.hashio.io |
Test tokens: see the Hedera faucets page.