# Tutorial: Running a Fuel Mainnet Node on RapidNode 🚀

By [RapidNode | Nodes For Airdrop Farmers 👨‍🌾](https://paragraph.com/@rapidnode-nodes-for-airdrop-farmers) · 2024-11-16

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Fuel is a high-performance blockchain designed for scalability, efficiency, and modularity, enabling next-gen decentralized applications. By running a Fuel Mainnet Node, you contribute to a fast, efficient, and decentralized ecosystem while positioning yourself for potential rewards.

This guide will walk you through the steps to set up your Fuel Node on RapidNode.

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

*   **Sign up or log in** to your account on the RapidNode platform.
    
*   Add credits to your account to cover the cost of deploying your Fuel Node.
    

**How to Add Credits:**

*   Navigate to the **"Credits"** section.
    
*   Add the desired amount to your account balance for seamless node deployment.
    

![Add Credits](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/57c2569425298087e994c4f55ce0bf4fe1993c27897bf7517272e23145007780.jpg)

Add Credits

### **Step 2: Purchase a Fuel Mainnet Node 💳**

*   Go to your **dashboard** after logging in.
    
*   Choose **"Fuel"** from the list of available nodes.
    
*   Enter your **Ethereum Mainnet RPC URL**
    
*   Select the **duration** for running your node (monthly or yearly).
    
*   Once purchased, you can check the **"Active Nodes"** section to monitor your node’s deployment.
    

![Purchase Node](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/12f07c8a7325561b1f0de17a79caf9172e6445f4be069d906007f7ec6a915983.png)

Purchase Node

### **Step 3: Retrieve Your Private Key 🔑**

*   After your Fuel Node is deployed, click on the **"Private Key"** button to retrieve your node’s private key.
    
*   You will be prompted to verify your identity with an OTP to access the credentials.
    

![Retrieve keys](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/681b11e6cc16c917a3ed5353f9d07d7556f192b7ca38ddc5a0126b8658bc042c.png)

Retrieve keys

### **Step 4: Importing Keys in Fuel Wallet 🔐**

1.  Open **Fuel Wallet** and click on the **Import Private Key** option.
    
2.  Enter the private key you received from the RapidNode dashboard.
    

![import keys into FUEL wallet](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/1f48799d2b8c9c5d5fe8d2d62b8806390c8889c922dcccccfc774e80a69f9772.png)

import keys into FUEL wallet

Note: If you want to change the RPC settings at any time, use the **RPC Change Button** within the wallet for customization.

![Change RPC ](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/3c1212ba6a81074983c016a68cd84556828266388409a1cf8c6b9ba4aace20ff.png)

Change RPC

### **Step 5: Monitor Your Node 📊**

*   Once your node is fully deployed, you can monitor its performance through **UptimeKuma**.
    
*   To view your node’s monitoring status, click the "**Monitoring**" button in the RapidNode dashboard.
    
    Your **UptimeKuma login credentials** will be displayed, allowing you to track uptime and other metrics in real-time.
    

![Monitor your Node](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/6c4bbac4e3b33c36ed5836cee45df29990a2b0617e07b92b59620ae7195b33ca.png)

Monitor your Node

### **Congratulations! 🎉**

You’ve successfully deployed your Fuel Mainnet Node on RapidNode! By participating, you are supporting the Fuel ecosystem and positioning yourself for future rewards.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out via our [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/zXqt86f7) or consult our FAQ section on the [website](https://www.rapidnode.xyz/)

Happy Node Running! 🚀

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*Originally published on [RapidNode | Nodes For Airdrop Farmers 👨‍🌾](https://paragraph.com/@rapidnode-nodes-for-airdrop-farmers/tutorial-running-a-fuel-mainnet-node-on-rapidnode)*