# Credit Vault tutorial

Users can test Credit Vaults by creating their own demo vault on Optimism Sepolia using [this link](https://legacy.truefi.io/structured-credit-portfolio/create). 

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Before beginning, you will need to switch to the Optimism Sepolia test network and ensure your wallet is funded with test ETH and test USDC assets.

To complete these steps, follow this [step-by-step guide](https://scribehow.com/shared/Deploying_TrueFi_vaults_on_testnet_Optimism_Goerli_Copy__4esrcIFrSeiqSuLbx_P7IQ?back_to=browser).
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Follow the Scribe tutorial below or view written instructions [here](#instructions).

## Step-by-step walkthrough (using Scribe app)

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## Instructions:

1. First, switch network to Optimism Goerli (testnet)&#x20;
   * To add network to wallet, navigate to <https://chainid.link/?network=optimism-goerli> and click 'Connect'
2. Next, fund your wallet with testnet ETH and testnet USDC&#x20;
   * Get 0.01 test ETH by using <https://isomorph.loans/faucet> or other faucet
   * Mint "mock" USDC `0x5f1c3c9d42f531975edb397fd4a34754cc8d3b71` via [Etherscan](https://goerli-optimism.etherscan.io/address/0x5f1c3c9d42f531975edb397fd4a34754cc8d3b71#code) to use for lending/borrowing in test vaults
     * Connect wallet and mint desired amount (6 decimals)

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3. Finally, navigate to <https://app.truefi.io/structured-credit-portfolio/create> or click 'Create new portfolio' -> select 'Credit Vault' in TrueFi app and follow the flows:
   * For a demo and more details, see [Creating a vault](/user-guide/manage/creating-a-vault.md)&#x20;
   * For technical documentation, see [Credit Vaults](/brila-protocol/credit-vaults.md)


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