# MainNet access through algoexplorer.io

**URL:** https://forum.algorand.co/t/mainnet-access-through-algoexplorer-io/3438
**Category:** General
**Tags:** mainnet
**Created:** [June 2, 2021, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.algorand.co/t/mainnet-access-through-algoexplorer-io/3438 "2021-06-02T03:24:28Z")
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### Author: ![halahup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/eb9ed0/32.png) [@halahup](https://forum.algorand.co/u/halahup)
#### Post date: [June 2, 2021, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.algorand.co/t/mainnet-access-through-algoexplorer-io/3438/1 "2021-06-02T03:24:28Z")

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Hey guys, I am new to Algorand development. I have a simple question. Is v2 API defined in [AlgoExplorer API v2](https://algoexplorer.io/api-dev/v2) based on the MainNet or TestNet?

If we call the POST `/v2/transactions` endpoint would it post to the MainNet?

Thanks!

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