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Error Running Solana Test Validator in WSL: Troubleshooting Guide

As a developer using the Solana blockchain, you are probably familiar with setting up a development environment to test and develop your applications. One of the most common challenges developers face is running the solana-test-validator command in WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux). If you encounter errors while running this command, don’t despair – we have some advice for you.

In this article, we will walk you through the steps to troubleshoot and resolve errors when running solana-test-validator in WSL.

Setting Up Solana CLI

Before we get started with the troubleshooting, make sure you have the Solana CLI installed on your system. Steps:

• Download the Solana CLI installer from the [Solana website] (

• Follow the installation instructions to install the CLI.

• Once installed, verify that the CLI is working by running solana keygen --help (if you are new to Solana).

Troubleshooting Steps

If you encounter errors when running the solana-test-validator tool, try these troubleshooting steps:

• Check your WSL installation: Make sure your WSL installation is properly configured and working as expected.

• Update Solana CLI: Make sure you have the latest version of Solana CLI installed by running solana --version. If a newer version is available, update to the latest version.

• Verify your testnet URL: Make sure you are using the correct testnet URL when setting up your development environment in the [Solana documentation]( The testnet URL should be ” instead of “

• Check for Solana CLI configuration issues

  : In some cases, the Solana CLI may not be configured correctly. Try running solana account list --keyring=wire to check for any issues with your keychain configuration.

• Run solana test-validator with the correct command line flags: Make sure you are using the correct command line flag when running solana-test-validator. Specifically, try specifying the -t option followed by the path to your Solana test wallet directory (e.g. /path/to/testnet/wallet).

Usage Example

Let’s say you set up a new WSL environment with the following configuration:

• You have a Solana testnet wallet located at ~/.solana/wallets/testnet/wallet.json

• You are using the default version of Solana CLI (1.6.3)

• You have installed the latest version of Solana CLI

To fix errors when running solana-test-validator, follow these steps:

• Update Solana CLI to the latest version by running curl -sSL | sultan installation

• Verify that your test network URL is correct

• Run solana account list --keyring=wire to check for any issues with your keychain configuration

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve errors when running solana-test-validator in WSL and get your Solana development environment up and running again.

Conclusion

Running solana-test-validator can sometimes cause errors when working in WSL. By following the troubleshooting steps in this article, you should be able to identify and resolve issues related to Solana CLI configuration, keychain issues, or test network URL setup. Happy testing!