# Contract deployment - Remix IDE

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For contract deployment, you can use Remix IDE. However, encrypted contract interactions from Remix IDE are not possible on Swisstronik due to blockchain encryption. If you still want to interact with a deployed contract, ensure your provider is connected to an unencrypted endpoint: `https://json-rpc.testnet.swisstronik.com/unencrypted`

**We highly recommend using** [**Hardhat for contract deployment & interaction.**](https://docs.swisstronik.com/swisstronik-docs/development/guides/contract-deployment-hardhat)

**Only Solidity versions up to 0.8.20 are supported.**
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1. Go to [Remix IDE](https://remix.ethereum.org/) 
2. Click on the *contracts* folder.

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3. Select any of the three default contracts, then compile the contract by clicking on the S*olidity compiler* icon

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4. Click in C*ompile your contract*

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5. Click on the *Deploy & run transactions icon*

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6. Connect the *Remix environment* to *Swisstronik* by clicking on *Injected Provider - Metamask*

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Make sure the following:

1. You are in the Swisstronik Testnet network (You can [connect to Swisstronik here](https://docs.swisstronik.com/swisstronik-docs/development/connect-wallets/testnet-metamask-evm-manual))
2. Your account in Metamask is connected to Remix IDE
3. You have SWTR balance (You can [get tokens here](https://docs.swisstronik.com/swisstronik-docs/development/get-test-coins))
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7. Click on *Deploy, and then* click on *Confirm* the transaction in Metamask

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8. Verify the successful execution of your transaction by visiting the [block explorer.](https://explorer-evm.testnet.swisstronik.com/)

Well done! You've deployed a smart contract on Swisstronik and are ready to start interacting with it. Happy exploring! 🎉