The testnet is an alternative Bitcoin blockchain to be used for testing. Testnet coins are not the same as actual bitcoins and are never supposed to have any value. They are meant for software developers to experiment, without having to use valuable bitcoins or worrying about breaking the main bitcoin chain.

Here is a list of testnet faucets you can get testnet coins for experimenting in your application. All you have to do is click on the link and enter your testnet address.

Get free testnet coins

• htlc.me (recommended but lightening only)
• bitcoinfaucet.uo1.net (you can get up to 0.00071 tBTC)
• tbtc.bitaps.com (required captcha)
• testnet-faucet.com/btc-testnet (require captcha)
• testnet-faucet.mempool.co (require captcha)
• coinfaucet.eu/en/btc-testnet (captcha don't always work)
• kuttler.eu/en/bitcoin/btc/faucet

not in dev mode? an online wallet

If you are not in dev mode right now. The easiest way to get a wallet for testnet bitcoins is to use an online wallet. This is fine for testnet tokens. Go to block.io and signup for a free account or use HTLC.me.