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TronLink Wallet Setup

Set up a TronLink wallet to test payments on the Tron network in the WickiePay sandbox.

  1. Visit the Chrome Web Store and search for TronLink
  2. Install the extension
  3. Create a new wallet and save your recovery phrase securely

Switch to Nile Testnet​

  1. Open TronLink
  2. Click the network selector
  3. Select Nile Testnet

Get Test TRX​

You need TRX for transaction fees (energy/bandwidth):

  1. Copy your TronLink wallet address
  2. Visit the Nile Testnet Faucet
  3. Request test TRX to your address
  4. Tokens will arrive within a few minutes

Add Test USDT (TRC20)​

  1. In TronLink, navigate to the Assets tab
  2. Click Add Token
  3. Search for USDT or enter the Nile USDT contract address (provided in your sandbox portal)
  4. Add the token

Get Test USDT (TRC20)​

  1. Use the WickiePay sandbox portal to request test USDT
  2. Or use the sandbox faucet provided by your account manager

Test a Payment​

  1. Create a Payment In via the sandbox API
  2. Copy the payment address from the API response
  3. In TronLink, click Send
  4. Select USDT (TRC20)
  5. Paste the payment address and enter the amount
  6. Confirm the transaction
  7. Monitor the payment status via API or webhook

Tron-Specific Notes​

  • Energy & Bandwidth — Tron uses energy and bandwidth instead of gas. Ensure you have enough TRX.
  • Confirmation Time — Tron blocks confirm in ~3 seconds
  • TRC20 vs TRX — USDT on Tron uses the TRC20 standard

Troubleshooting​

IssueSolution
Insufficient energyFreeze more TRX for energy in TronLink
Token not showingAdd the token manually with the correct contract address
Transaction failedEnsure you're on Nile Testnet, not Mainnet

Next Steps​