# How to Create a Matrix Smart Contract

**1、Create a smart contract**

Use Matrix IDE to develop, compile, test and adjust contracts. Details can be found in the User Guide.

Visit：[**ide.matrix.io**](https://www.matrix.io/blog/ide.matrix.io)

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**2、Deploy the contract**

● Use Matrix IDE to connect your node and deploy the contract.

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● Use the contract features on the Matrix Web Wallet to publish the compiled byte codes onto the Matrix Mainnet or the test chain.

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