# Introduction

Through this short *Getting Started* coding series, you will learn the basics of creating an account, transferring HBAR, signing, and submitting transactions to the *Hedera Testnet*. The Hedera test network allows you to play with our APIs in a non-production environment. You will see how easy it is to get started with one of our [Hedera SDKs](https://dev.uniultra.xyz/docs/sdks-and-apis) in the programming language of your choice. First, you must create a Hedera Portal profile to receive test HBAR.

### Create Hedera Portal Profile (Faucet)

The *Hedera Testnet* account allows you to interact with our [APIs](https://dev.uniultra.xyz/docs/sdks-and-apis) and pay for the transaction fees. Visit the [Hedera portal](https://portal.hedera.com/register) to create your *Hedera Testnet* account and follow the instructions.

<figure><img src="https://592200968-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVT3f9QAlYUQDmOkZk32d%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c64bce5f70f50d1b849b81c425bca267f40079c3%2Fportal%20testnet%20account.png?alt=media" alt="Screenshot of the Hedera Developer portal (portal.hedera.com/register) account creation page."><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Once you have completed the instructions, you will receive a *Hedera Testnet* account ID (0.0.x) and your private/public key pair on your testnet page. You will need to copy over your **account ID** and the ***DER*****-encoded private key** information when you set up your coding environment in the following steps.

![](https://592200968-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVT3f9QAlYUQDmOkZk32d%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-67bc5c414de45d191f8926aa88f10573847a6b68%2FDER%20portal%20\(1\)%20\(1\).png?alt=media)

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***Note:** Your Hedera Testnet account will be credited with 10,000 test* **HBAR** *upon creation that can only be utilized on the Hedera test network. Your balance will be topped up daily to 10,000 test* **HBAR** *when you use your funds.*
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