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

# Getting Started

> Get up and running with Conduit in under 5 minutes.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Conduit">
    Go to [conduitpay.xyz](https://conduitpay.xyz) in your browser. No download required.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect or create a wallet">
    Click **Connect Wallet** and choose email, Google, or passkey — a wallet is created for you automatically, no seed phrase. Or connect an existing MetaMask wallet (make sure you're on Arc Testnet, Chain ID 5042002).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get testnet USDC">
    Go to [faucet.circle.com](https://faucet.circle.com), select **Arc Testnet**, paste your wallet address, and click **Request**. USDC arrives in under a minute.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your first payment link">
    Click **Links → Create Link**. Set a title and amount, toggle **Stealth Mode** for privacy, then **Create**. Copy the link and share it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your email (optional)">
    Go to **Account → Profile** and add your email to receive payment notifications.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Claim your username (optional)">
    Set a @username in your profile. Your pay page goes live at `conduitpay.xyz/u/yourname`.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Add Arc Testnet to MetaMask

If you're using MetaMask, add Arc Testnet manually:

| Field           | Value                             |
| --------------- | --------------------------------- |
| Network name    | Arc Testnet                       |
| RPC URL         | `https://rpc.testnet.arc.network` |
| Chain ID        | `5042002`                         |
| Currency symbol | `USDC`                            |
| Block explorer  | `https://testnet.arcscan.app`     |