# Guide: Deploying a Pipe Network Node on RapidNode 🚀

By [RapidNode | Nodes For Airdrop Farmers 👨‍🌾](https://paragraph.com/@rapidnode-nodes-for-airdrop-farmers) · 2025-02-12

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Pipe Network is a **permissionless Content Delivery Network (CDN)** built on Solana’s high-performance blockchain.

It uses hyper-localized nodes to deliver fast, secure, and scalable content for media, gaming, and enterprise users alike. The goal is simple: deliver data at the speed of light, plus **3 milliseconds.**

By running a **Pipe Network Node**, you become a key part of this cutting-edge network, enhancing content delivery speeds while contributing to a **scalable and resilient** system.

Follow these simple step-by-step guide to set up your Pipe Network Node:

### Step 1: **Log In to RapidNode & Add Credits 💰**

1.  **Sign up or log in** to your RapidNode account.
    
2.  Go to the **Wallet** section and **add credits** to your account. This ensures uninterrupted operation of your node.
    

![Add the Credits](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5ce77f3679cd8ad1815ca798d892b3e5c127d45fcea4e772c885ccae2466fa10.png)

Add the Credits

### Step 2: Purchase a Pipe Network Node 💳

1.  On your RapidNode dashboard, navigate to the Nodes section.
    
2.  Select [Pipe Network Node](https://app.rapidnode.xyz/purchase/pipe) from the available options.
    
3.  Choose the duration for your node (monthly, yearly, etc.).
    

![Purchase the Node](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a404586d97128df0f533599bfcdd88c3566caeb16d27718b9a16e3942eca789d.png)

Purchase the Node

4\. Confirm the purchase and complete the transaction.

### Step 3: Monitor Node Deployment 🔄

*   After purchasing, go to the Node Deployment section.
    
*   Add your Solana wallet address when prompted—this wallet will be linked to your node.
    

![Add your Solana Public Address and Click "Deploy Node"](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/347eead93092134e9e0d84165f461f9a2b82c734094cafb1811902a0883854b3.png)

Add your Solana Public Address and Click "Deploy Node"

*   Click on private\_key button to get your Node ID and Token.
    
*   Wait for deployment to complete. Once deployed, a Node ID will be generated.
    

![Copy Node ID](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/67c8667ee71a986f799c52bb2bbcffb149389548a263a9a3e7d41451d62d5e93.png)

Copy Node ID

### Step 4: Monitor Your Node & Earn Points 📊

Once your **Node ID** is generated, you can monitor your node's performance and rewards:

*   Now go to [Pipe Network dashboard](https://dashboard.pipenetwork.com/node-lookup), and paste your Node ID.
    

![Paste your Node ](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/53745bb162a770e75c8cb7b1921a42d48bf864b8e266bed163ab8a7951a65a3d.png)

Paste your Node

*   Enter your Node ID to view your accumulated points and performance metrics.
    

![Check your points](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/cd1c54d89b0e52245ce913d250fa89f1018ee56efae046d1669e03973bb8ab7b.png)

Check your points

*   Track your contributions: Points are earned based on how effectively your node delivers content.
    

![Monitor your node](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/62316203f43bf015d7ac01324817c840dc67d5da6db59a905fd8f7793c898363.png)

Monitor your node

### **Congratulations! 🎉**

You’ve successfully deployed your **Pipe Network Node** on RapidNode!

By running a node, you’re actively shaping the future of **decentralized content delivery** and helping create a faster, more scalable internet.

**Next Steps:**

*   **Monitor Performance:** Regularly check your node's status and performance metrics on both the RapidNode and Privasea dashboards.
    
*   **Stay Informed:** Join the [Pipe Network on Discord](https://discord.com/invite/e4YNnt5y4r) and follow [Pipe Network on Twitter](https://x.com/pipenetwork) for updates and support.
    

If you need any assistance or have questions, feel free to visit our [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/92wuFCW4Ut) or check out our the FAQ section on the our [website](https://app.rapidnode.xyz/).

Happy Deploying! 🚀

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*Originally published on [RapidNode | Nodes For Airdrop Farmers 👨‍🌾](https://paragraph.com/@rapidnode-nodes-for-airdrop-farmers/guide-deploying-a-pipe-network-node-on-rapidnode)*