Troubleshooting
Solana wrong network — switch to mainnet
Your wallet shows SOL but payments fail with wrong network, simulation failed, or the site never detects your transfer? You are probably on Devnet or Testnet instead of Mainnet Beta. Pick your wallet below, switch to mainnet, then practice a 0.001 SOL roll in the panel under this page.
Free demo below
Phantom · Solflare · Backpack
Mainnet Beta required
Pick your wallet
Network settings live in each wallet app. Open the guide that matches the wallet you use.
| Wallet | Signs you are on the wrong network | Switch guide |
|---|---|---|
| Phantom | Settings show Devnet; tutorial airdrop balance; mainnet sites reject pay | Switch Phantom to mainnet |
| Solflare | Network picker not on Mainnet; test SOL from faucet; QR pay fails | Switch Solflare to mainnet |
| Backpack | Extension shows devnet cluster; real SOL missing after exchange withdraw | Switch Backpack to mainnet |
Signs you are on the wrong network
Match these symptoms before you open a wallet-specific guide.
| What you see | What it usually means | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Balance shows SOL but every payment fails | Devnet or Testnet balance, not mainnet | Switch to Mainnet Beta in wallet settings |
| You used a devnet faucet or tutorial airdrop | Test SOL has no mainnet value | Switch to mainnet and fund with real SOL — Phantom, Solflare, Backpack |
| Wallet label says Devnet or Testnet | Explicit wrong-network setting | Open the switch guide for your wallet (table above) |
| Simulation failed with enough SOL | Often wrong network, not low balance | Confirm Mainnet Beta, then retry |
| Mainnet is correct but still fails | Different issue (balance, popup, detection) | Solana transaction failed hub |
After you switch to mainnet
- Confirm the label — wallet settings must show Mainnet Beta.
- Check real SOL — mainnet balance should match what you deposited from an exchange or peer. Use the wallet balance checker on your address.
- Demo first — roll free in the panel above (demo works on any network; pay requires mainnet).
- Pay on mainnet — connect wallet or scan Solana Pay QR, approve once, wait for detect.
FAQ
- Can I move Devnet SOL to mainnet?
- No. Devnet SOL is test-only. Fund mainnet separately — buy in-app, withdraw from an exchange, or receive from someone.
- Which wallet guide should I read?
- Use the wallet app you installed. Phantom, Solflare, and Backpack each hide the network picker in slightly different places.
- Is Garden Dice on mainnet only?
- Yes. Real SOL payments and on-chain rolls run on Solana mainnet. The free demo works without payment on any network.