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Running a Pipe Mainnet Node on RapidNode 🚀

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.

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. If you don’t have one, sign up here.

  2. Go to the Wallet section and add credits to ensure uninterrupted node operation.

Add Credits
Add Credits

Step 2: Purchase a Pipe Mainnet Node 💳

  1. On your RapidNode dashboard, navigate to the dashboard.

  2. Select Pipe Mainnet from the available options.

  3. Confirm the purchase and complete the transaction.

Purchase Node
Purchase Node
Confirm Purchase
Confirm Purchase

Step 3: Add Inputs and Deploy your Node 🔧

  1. Once purchased, go to the Active Nodes section. Initially, the node status would show Setup Pending.

  2. Input your Email for the Node, Username for the node and Solana Public Address.

    Note: After submitting, it may take few hours for your node to be deployed.

Setup Pending
Setup Pending
Add Inputs
Add Inputs
To Be Deployed
To Be Deployed

Note: Once in To be Deployed state, it will take few hours and deploy the node.

Step 4: Check Logs and Node Secrets 🔐

  1. Once your node is in Deployed Stage, click on three dots menu, click on “View Logs” to view your logs.

    Note:

    - Logs are updated once every 30 minutes. Please click on “Update Logs” to get the latest logs.
    - Devnet + Testnet users will get 2x Multiplier. If you had run Devnet and Testnet node, please use those credentials.

View Logs
View Logs
Check Logs
Check Logs

2. Click On Node Secrets and get the Node Identity Key and Node State

Node Secrets
Node Secrets
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Congratulations! 🎉

You’ve successfully deployed your Pipe Mainnet 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.

If you need any assistance or have questions, feel free to visit our Discord channel or check out our the FAQ section on the our website.

Happy Deploying!🚀