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# Returns Environment Name

**`GET /settings/environment`**

Returns the name of the current Hedera network environment.

**Authentication:** Bearer token required (`Authorization: Bearer <token>`)

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## Request

No request body or parameters required.

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## Response

### Success Response

**Status:** `200 OK`

```json
"testnet"
```

Possible values: `mainnet`, `testnet`, `previewnet`.

### Error Responses

| Status                      | Description               |
| --------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| `401 Unauthorized`          | Missing or invalid token  |
| `500 Internal Server Error` | Unexpected server failure |