L1 Creation

How to Create an L1 With the Free Trial Plan on Testnet With Basic Setup?

This guide walks you through deploying a new Avalanche L1 on Testnet using AvaCloud’s free trial of the Testnet Starter plan with Basic Setup.

Prerequisites

A step-by-step video walkthrough is included at the end of this guide.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Select the Network

    • In the AvaCloud Portal, click the Create L1 button.
    • Select “Testnet” when prompted to choose a network.

  2. Pick Your Plan

    • Three plan options will appear: Testnet Starter, Testnet Pro, and Testnet Enterprise.
    • Choose Testnet Starter to take advantage of the free trial.

  3. Understand the Free Trial

    • The Testnet Starter plan offers a 5-day free trial.
    • You do not need to add payment details to start the trial.
    • To continue using your L1 after 5 days, add payment information before the trial ends.
    • If you don’t add payment information, the L1 will be cancelled automatically at the end of the trial period.

  4. Choose Your Setup Type

    • Select Basic Setup for a quick launch using standard settings.
    • (You may choose Advanced Setup if you need greater customization, see this for more details).

  5. Connect to Avalanche Testnet

    • Ensure your wallet or connection is set to the Avalanche Testnet before continuing.

  6. Enter L1 Details

    • Confirm or update the following information:
      • L1 name
      • Native token symbol
      • L1 alias
      • Precompile manager address
      • Control key address and optional alias name
      • User location (more options such as EU are available for Mainnet deployments)

  7. Create Your L1

    • Click the “Create L1” button to start the deployment process.
    • The Portal will display progress updates as your L1 is being set up.

  8. Finish and Access Your L1

    • You’ll receive an email notification when your L1 is ready.
    • Return to the AvaCloud Portal to view your new L1 and manage its settings.

Video Walkthrough

See the full L1 creation process in this video:

Below is a recording showing the L1 once it is ready for use:

If you need more help, explore our other articles or reach out to our support team via chat or email [email protected]. All examples provided are for demonstration purposes only.

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