How can I use different addresses to call functions in Hardhat tests and scripts?

Question

When running tests and scripts, all functions are called by the first address provided by Hardhat.

I'd like to know if there's a way to change the calling address within the same test or script.

Thanks in advance!

Enclave

Answer 1

You can use the connect() method.

Code example from https://hardhat.org/tutorial/testing-contracts.html#using-a-different-account

const [owner, addr1, addr2] = await ethers.getSigners();

// Transfer 50 tokens from owner to addr1
await hardhatToken.transfer(addr1.address, 50);

// Transfer 50 tokens from addr1 to addr2
await hardhatToken.connect(addr1).transfer(addr2.address, 50);

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