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# Getting Started

To start using the Keyring features, as the other elements, we start by adding the **Polkadot Keyring** element on the page. Make sure it is not in a hidden element or popup.\
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Once you added the element, you will notice that it has one optional field. 

**RPC URL**\
\&#xNAN;*This is the same field as in the other elements. All elements has this exact same field in case you want to use them separately.* \
*If at least one element has this field setup, any other elements on the page will automatically get the settings from the element that has it setup.* \
*In other words, you can setup this field only for one element on the page, all others will have the same setup automatically.*\
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This is an optional field, here you can indicate the chain to connect to. \
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You can leave it empty, the plugin will connect to Polkadot mainnet in this case, the RPC URL of which is *wss\://rpc.polkadot.io*\
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For example, if you want to connect to Westend testnet, use its url which is:\
\&#xNAN;*wss\://westend-rpc.polkadot.io*<br>