> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.soniclabs.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.soniclabs.com/sonic/build-on-sonic/deploy-contracts.md).

# Deploy Contracts

At the software level, deploying to Sonic is the same as deploying to any other EVM network.

The only difference is which network you connect to. Use [https://rpc.testnet.soniclabs.com](https://rpc.blaze.soniclabs.com) as the connection endpoint for the Sonic testnet or <https://rpc.soniclabs.com> for the mainnet.

For the Sonic testnet, you can use the [Sonic testnet dashboard](https://testnet.soniclabs.com/account) to obtain an initial amount of S to execute transactions on the testnet.

Here are example configurations for Hardhat to deploy on the Sonic mainnet or testnet:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Sonic Mainnet" %}

```solidity
require("@nomicfoundation/hardhat-toolbox");

// Replace this private key with your Sonic account private key
const SONIC_PRIVATE_KEY = "YOUR SONIC TEST ACCOUNT PRIVATE KEY";

module.exports = {
  solidity: "0.8.26",
  networks: {
    sonic: {
      url: "https://rpc.soniclabs.com",
      accounts: [SONIC_PRIVATE_KEY]
    }
  }
};
```

{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Sonic Testnet" %}

```solidity
require("@nomicfoundation/hardhat-toolbox");

// Replace this private key with your Sonic account private key
const SONIC_PRIVATE_KEY = "YOUR SONIC TEST ACCOUNT PRIVATE KEY";

module.exports = {
  solidity: "0.8.26",
  networks: {
    sonic: {
      url: "https://rpc.testnet.soniclabs.com",
      accounts: [SONIC_PRIVATE_KEY]
    }
  }
};
```

{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

To deploy, execute `npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js --network sonic`.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
Please note that the **Sonic testnet** is a testing playground designed to showcase technology capabilities. The data stored on the network might eventually be deleted, with or without notice.
{% endhint %}


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