> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.berachain.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Hardhat Contract Verification

> Verify Hardhat-deployed contracts on Berascan using the Ethers v6 verification plugin.

Use this guide when you have **deployed a contract with Hardhat** and want to **verify the source** on Berachain's block explorer (Berascan).

## Repository

* **Code:** [github.com/berachain/guides/tree/main/apps/hardhat-contract-verification](https://github.com/berachain/guides/tree/main/apps/hardhat-contract-verification)
* **README (raw):** [raw README](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/berachain/guides/main/apps/hardhat-contract-verification/README.md)

## Requirements

* Node, npm, Hardhat
* Deployed contract address and constructor arguments (if any)
* Same Solidity version and build settings as deployment

## Stack

Hardhat, Ethers v6, Solidity, Hardhat Etherscan/Verification plugin.

## Quick start

1. **Clone and install**
   ```bash theme={null}
   git clone https://github.com/berachain/guides.git && cd guides/apps/hardhat-contract-verification
   npm install
   ```
2. Configure Hardhat for Berachain (network and verify task); see README.
3. Run the verify task, e.g. `npx hardhat verify --network berachainTestnet <ADDRESS> <CONSTRUCTOR_ARGS...>`.

For exact verify command and config, fetch the [raw README](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/berachain/guides/main/apps/hardhat-contract-verification/README.md).