# Connecting to a public Kira testnet [Chainvibes](https://chainvibes.com) and [DragonStake](https://dragonstake.io) have started a public testnet where others could join to help us get the biggest Kira public testnet so far!! ### Adding your node to the network 1. If you already setup a node than choose: [I] | Re-INITALIZE Infrastructure 2. Accept TERMS & CONDITIONS. 3. Continue setup by selecting Validator Mode option [2] and Quick Setup [1] 4. Choose option to [J]oin existing network. 5. Input the IP address, enter 62.36.30.20 or 62.133.229.19 6. click [ENTER] so that the latest block is auto discovered. Wait until the complete process is complete and press [SPACE] to show the menu. Wait until all dockers show Healthy. ## KIRA NETWORK MANAGER Continue by selecting [Manage validator] and [I] to select Inpect. Execute the following command and send your kira validator address in the chat: ``` echo $(sekaid keys show -a validator --keyring-backend=test) ``` Check if you received the funds using the following command: ``` read -p "INPUT ADDRESS: " ADDR && sekaid query bank balances $ADDR ``` 1. to receive funds ask in the Kira Tester private telegram chat and paste your kira address 2. let govenance decide to add you as a validator When the funds are received and governance decided YES, then CLAIM your validator seat using this command: ``` sekaid tx customstaking claim-validator-seat --from validator --keyring-backend=test --home=$SEKAID_HOME --moniker="NODE-B" --chain-id=$NETWORK_NAME --fees=100ukex --yes ``` If everything went well than this command should show "status": "ACTIVE" ``` sekaid query validator --addr=$VALIDATOR_ADDR --output=json | jq ```