# Tutorial: Running a Gaianet Node on RapidNode 🚀

By [RapidNode | Nodes For Airdrop Farmers 👨‍🌾](https://paragraph.com/@rapidnode-nodes-for-airdrop-farmers) · 2024-10-01

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Gaia is a decentralized, open-source AI agent tool that supports a living network of knowledge, empowering apps that learn, improve, and evolve over time. By running a **Gaia Node** on RapidNode, you become part of this intelligent ecosystem while benefiting from OpenAI-compatible API services.

Follow this step-by-step guide to set up your **Gaia Node** on RapidNode in minutes.

### Step 1: Log In to RapidNode & Add Credits 💸

1.  If you don’t have a RapidNode account yet, sign up at [app.rapidnode.xyz](https://app.rapidnode.xyz/).
    
2.  Add credits to your account to purchase and maintain your Gaianet Node.
    

![Add Credits](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/6915c20eca49fc2e603648397ef48b7f993402ebe2bf5481e978a19a7c6cb008.png)

Add Credits

### Step 2: Purchase a Gaianet Node 🛒

1.  Go to your **Dashboard**.
    
2.  Select **Gaianet** from the list of available nodes.
    
3.  Choose your preferred plan (monthly, yearly, etc.).
    
4.  Complete your purchase and check the **Active Nodes** section to monitor deployment.
    

![Purchase Node](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/7f6b5013cead614f44d7c5eeb74d54fc0e1fe2921874d27244de501be3e8ef69.png)

Purchase Node

### Step 3: Retrieve & Import Your Keys 🔑

Once your node is deployed:

1.  Click on the **Private Key** button to access your private and public keys.
    
2.  Use the OTP sent to your registered email/phone for verification.
    
3.  You will get four keys in total:
    
    1.  **Address Key:** Your Node ID
        
    2.  **Keystore Key:** Your Node Keystore
        
    3.  **Device Id:** Your Device ID
        
    4.  **Password:** Your Node password
        

![Import Private Key](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/7fe73798cadbdba50d8ebee8f08b42b26496cdecfd667dd66587df591d296d2e.png)

Import Private Key

### Step 4: Connect Your Gaianet Node 🔗

*   Go to “ https://{Enter your address Key[}.us](http://0x73efb560cdca2a030fb5e985f9eac5873931b860.us/).gaianet.network “ For Example: [https://0xee28b9a05f83c9a8efe9eb692d02d4544c4b89c6.us.gaianet.network](https://0xee28b9a05f83c9a8efe9eb692d02d4544c4b89c6.us.gaianet.network/)
    
*   Connect your wallet.
    

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*   Go to **Settings**.
    

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*   Navigate to the **Nodes** section.
    

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*   Click on **Connect New Node**.
    

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*   Enter your **Address Key** and **Device ID**, then click **Join**.
    

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*   Now go to chat section and ensure you're using your own **Qwen2 Model**; if not, search for it in the dropdown by entering the **Address Key**.
    

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### Step 5: Monitor Your Node 👀

Track your node’s performance by accessing **UptimeKuma** on RapidNode.

1.  Click the **Monitoring** button to get your login credentials.
    
2.  Monitor uptime, performance, and other key stats.
    

![Monitor Your Node](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/19ab59d733a46f8d311ba8d01bcbbeb08f7e2a48fbbb76e86c0c69555301e841.png)

Monitor Your Node

🎉 **Congratulations!** Your Gaianet Node is now live, and you’re officially part of a decentralized AI ecosystem that grows and evolves with you! 🎉

For any questions or help, visit the **FAQ** section on [RapidNode's website.](https://app.rapidnode.xyz/dashboard)

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