> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.autheo.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Testnet faucet

> How to request testnet THEO tokens from the Autheo faucet.

The Autheo Testnet faucet distributes free THEO tokens for use on the testnet. These tokens have no real-world value and are provided for testing and development purposes only.

## Requesting tokens

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get your wallet address">
    Open MetaMask and copy your wallet address (the `0x...` value at the top of the window).

    If you haven't connected MetaMask to the Autheo Testnet yet, follow the [Connect to testnet](/getting-started/wallets/connect-to-testnet) guide first.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the faucet">
    Go to [https://testnet-faucet.autheo.com/](https://testnet-faucet.autheo.com/).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit a request">
    Paste your wallet address into the input field and click **Request**. Tokens will be sent within a few seconds.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify receipt">
    After \~5 seconds (one block), your MetaMask balance will update. You can also confirm receipt on the [block explorer](https://evm-explorer.autheo.com/) by searching your address.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Faucet limits

| Limit                         | Value  |
| ----------------------------- | ------ |
| THEO per request              | 2 THEO |
| Maximum requests per 24 hours | 2      |
| Maximum per 24-hour period    | 4 THEO |

## Need more tokens?

If you need additional testnet THEO for load testing or development purposes, contact the Autheo team directly via [Discord](https://discord.gg/McEEeXGGya) or email [info@autheo.com](mailto:info@autheo.com).

## Token conversion

When working with the CLI or JSON-RPC directly, note that amounts are expressed in `aauth`, not THEO:

| THEO       | `aauth`                           |
| ---------- | --------------------------------- |
| 1 THEO     | `1000000000000000000aauth` (10¹⁸) |
| 2 THEO     | `2000000000000000000aauth`        |
| 0.001 THEO | `1000000000000000aauth`           |