# Tutorial: Running a Nexus Node on RapidNode 🚀

By [RapidNode | Nodes For Airdrop Farmers 👨‍🌾](https://paragraph.com/@rapidnode-nodes-for-airdrop-farmers) · 2024-12-11

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Nexus is building the **_Nexus_** zkVM and the **_Nexus_** network to power the supercomputer for everyone and enable the Verifiable Internet.

Running a Nexus Prover Node lets you participate in securing and expanding this advanced network. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you deploy your Nexus Prover Node on RapidNode.

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

1.  **Sign up** or **log in** to your account on the [RapidNode platform](https://app.rapidnode.xyz/).
    
2.  Add credits to cover the cost of deploying and maintaining your Hemi PoP Miner Node.
    

**How to add Credits**:

*   Navigate to the **"Credits"** section in the dashboard.
    
*   Add funds to ensure a smooth node deployment process.
    

![Add Credits](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/15e6564a501879e7157822c9e56ee6a56b181029aba94d46cad2c7f314224d6b.png)

Add Credits

### **Step 2: Obtain Your Prover ID 🫡**

1.  Visit [beta.nexus.xyz](https://beta.nexus.xyz).
    
2.  Create your profile and click **Start!**
    
3.  Verify your email address (this step is crucial).
    
4.  Once your email is verified, you’ll see a green checkmark next to it. At this point, you will receive your Prover ID—a **28-digit hash**. (Allow some time for their email system to process.)
    

**Example Prover ID:** H3Jn8ClYjuWr8yeoKvE6bi2iP1H2

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### **Step 3: Purchase a Nexus Prover Node 💳**

1.  Head to your **dashboard** on RapidNode.
    
2.  Select **Nexus Prover Node** from the list of available nodes.
    
3.  Duration is set to 1 Month `(Note: Node running is only available for a week)`
    
4.  Enter your Prover-ID received in your email.
    

![Purchase Node](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/1de72f8b5c2c43669340dace48a2ef29ef78824b299d40661bbdcd6768834ed9.png)

Purchase Node

### **Step 4: Monitor Node on Nexus Dashboard 🔥**

You can monitor your node and its cycles by visiting [beta.nexus.xyz](https://beta.nexus.xyz) and clicking **"Connect"**.

After connecting, you'll be able to view your cycles per second—the higher, the better!

`Note: Note: Node running is only available during the testnet period!`

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