> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://paradox-2.gitbook.io/v33x/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://paradox-2.gitbook.io/v33x/developers/core/1.-configuration.md).

# 1. Configuration

1. Fork the v33-X GitHub repo: 

{% embed url="<https://github.com/Paradox1188/lil-token-Contracts>" %}

2. Copy the example .env file and run it in your terminal:

```
cp .env.example .env
```

3. Edit the .env file with actual values

```
PRIVATE_KEY= private key of deployer wallet, can export from Metamask
SCAN_API_KEY= API key from block explorer of chain (eg. etherscan, polygonscan, etc.)
RPC_URL= Chain RPC URL from Alchemy (HTTPS API Key)
```

4. Update chainID in **hardhat.config.js** to the chain you are deploying on.

<figure><img src="/files/yyXhi2Srgj1YuhTZBdkC" alt=""><figcaption><p>Settings box in hardhat.config.js</p></figcaption></figure>

5. Run yarn to install packages:

```
yarn
```