# Setting Up a Pipe Network PoP Node on Mintair

By [Mintair | One Click Node 🪄](https://paragraph.com/@mintair-one-click-node) · 2025-02-12

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Pipe Network is a hyper-localized, scalable content delivery network (CDN) built on Solana’s high-performance blockchain. Each CDN PoP node in the network is strategically placed close to users for fast, reliable content delivery. Pipe Network’s nodes ensure low-latency content streaming, making it ideal for media and real-time applications. Anyone can run a node, contributing to the network’s growth and resilience.

### Steps to Setup the PoP Node:

### **1\. Purchase a Pipe Network PoP Node**

Go to Active Nodes and confirm if the node is displayed.

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**Why is there multiple options to buy?**  
So, as mentioned in the Pipe Network’s docs, more the RAM you can generate more rewards!  
Source: [Pipe Network Docs](https://docs.pipe.network/devnet-2)

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### **2\. Node Deployment**

Wait for deployment. Once its deployed click The Visit Node Button.

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### **3\. Go to Pipe Network Dashboard**

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[https://dashboard.pipenetwork.com/node-lookup](https://dashboard.pipenetwork.com/node-lookup)

Search your “Node ID”

That is all for now, you have to maintain uptime and build your overall node reputation before the testnet launches.

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*Originally published on [Mintair | One Click Node 🪄](https://paragraph.com/@mintair-one-click-node/setting-up-a-pipe-network-pop-node-on-mintair)*