Network Configuration
Configure Algorand and Voi networks for deploying and interacting with smart contracts.
Available Networks
The production Algorand network. Use real ALGO. Contracts are permanent.
Test network with free ALGO from the dispenser. Reset periodically.
Preview upcoming features before they reach Testnet/Mainnet.
Local development network. Requires AlgoKit or sandbox running locally.
Voi Network mainnet - an AVM-compatible blockchain. Currently supports AVM version 10.
Voi Network
Voi is a separate AVM-compatible blockchain network supported by AVM Studio. Smart contracts written for Algorand can be deployed to Voi with the same tooling.
Getting VOI Tokens
To get VOI tokens, visit the Voi Fountain and connect your wallet to claim tokens. New accounts receive 1 VOI per claim, and all accounts can claim once per 24 hours.
Selecting a Network
When deploying or exploring contracts:
- Look for the network selector dropdown
- Click to expand the list of networks
- Select your target network
Custom Networks
Configure custom network endpoints in Settings → Networks:
Adding a Custom Network
- Go to Settings → Networks
- Click Add Network
- Enter network details:
- Name - Display name
- Algod URL - Node API endpoint
- Algod Token - API authentication token
- Indexer URL - Indexer endpoint (optional)
- Click Save
Network Overrides
Override default endpoints for built-in networks if you want to use your own nodes:
- Go to Settings → Networks
- Find the network to override
- Click Edit
- Enter your custom endpoints
Getting Testnet ALGO
To deploy on Testnet, you need testnet ALGO:
- Copy your account address from Settings → Signing Accounts
- Visit the Algorand Testnet Dispenser
- Paste your address and request ALGO
- Wait for the transaction to confirm
LocalNet Setup
For local development without internet:
Using AlgoKit
- Install AlgoKit CLI
- Run
algokit localnet start - LocalNet will be available at
http://localhost:4001
Default LocalNet Endpoints
- Algod: http://localhost:4001
- Indexer: http://localhost:8980
- KMD: http://localhost:4002