> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.leather.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.leather.io/settings-and-customization/change-network.md).

# Change Network

Switch the Leather extension between mainnet, test networks and custom networks.

Leather starts on mainnet. Developers and testers can switch to a test network or a custom network.

## Switch networks

1. Click the settings icon in the header and select "Settings".
2. Select "Network".
3. Click the network you want. The active network is marked.

A network whose Stacks API does not answer is dimmed and cannot be selected.

Off mainnet, Leather shows the network name in a badge on the Home screen. Click the badge to switch networks again. To show the badge on mainnet too, turn on "Always show network" in the network list.

To add your own network, see [Add Network](/settings-and-customization/add-network.md).

## Related

* [Obtain STX Tokens For Testnet](/stacking/obtain-testnet-stx.md)
* [Switch Networks in Leather Mobile App](/settings-and-customization/mobile-switch-networks.md)