# Connect to Parex Chain

There are two ways to connect your project to Parex Chain:

* Using an RPC endpoint -- Mainnet or Testnet.
* Running your own Parex Chain node.

You can use RPC endpoints to interact with a node directly over HTTP or websockets.

You can also run your own Parex Chain node, which provides greater control and privacy but demands more technical skill and resources.

{% content-ref url="connect-to-parex-chain/connect-using-rpc" %}
[connect-using-rpc](https://docs.parex.network/for-developers/develop/basics/connect-to-parex-chain/connect-using-rpc)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="connect-to-parex-chain/run-a-parex-chain-node" %}
[run-a-parex-chain-node](https://docs.parex.network/for-developers/develop/basics/connect-to-parex-chain/run-a-parex-chain-node)
{% endcontent-ref %}