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Looking to distribute SOL (Solana’s native cryptocurrency) to your wallet using Solana CLI? This comprehensive guide will lead you through the process seamlessly, ensuring easy distribution of SOL to your specified addresses.
Installing Solana CLI
Begin by installing Solana CLI. If you haven’t installed it yet, follow these instructions:
sh -c "$(curl -sSfL https://release.solana.com/stable/install)"
Verifying Installation
Confirm the successful installation by checking the version of Solana CLI:
solana --version
Starting a Test Validator
To set up a local test validator for experimentation, execute:
solana-test-validator
Configuring Solana CLI for Local Cluster
Connect Solana CLI to your local cluster by configuring the URL:
solana config set --url http://localhost:8899
Generating a Wallet
Generate a new wallet to manage your SOL:
solana-keygen new --outfile ~/my-local-solana-wallet.json
To view the contents of your wallet file, use:
cat ~/my-local-solana-wallet.json
Importing Private Key into Phantom Wallet
Copy the private key from your wallet file and import it into your Phantom wallet.
Getting the Wallet Address
Retrieve your wallet’s address:
solana address -k ~/my-local-solana-wallet.json
Airdropping Funds
Finally, airdrop SOL to your wallet address:
solana airdrop <wallet address>
With these simple steps, you’ve successfully airdropped SOL to your wallet using Solana CLI. Keep exploring Solana’s features and stay tuned for more guides on leveraging its capabilities for your projects. Happy airdropping
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This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Sumana