# Tutorial: Running a Soneium Node on RapidNode 🚀


By [RapidNode | Nodes For Airdrop Farmers 👨‍🌾](https://paragraph.com/@rapidnode-nodes-for-airdrop-farmers) · 2024-09-17

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**Soneium** is a Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain designed by **Sony Block Solutions Labs**, aiming to merge Web3 and Web2 for a more scalable, user-friendly experience.  
  
By running a Soneium Node, you can power the future of blockchain while unlocking potential airdrops.

This guide will show you how to set up your Soneium Node on RapidNode in just a few simple steps.

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

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

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

Add Credits

**Step 2: Purchase a Soneium Node 🛒**

1.  Go to your **Dashboard**.
    
2.  Select "Soneium" from the list of available nodes.
    
3.  Give your node a unique name (Moniker).
    
4.  Choose your preferred plan (monthly, yearly, etc.).
    

After completing the purchase, check the **Active Nodes** section to monitor deployment.

![Purchase Node](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f52bfb236f9ec28b0b47e75cb691fd3df732b3100fb33392e683fa3b172e0783.png)

Purchase Node

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

1.  Once your node is deployed, click on the "Private Key" button to access your private and public keys.
    
2.  Verify using the OTP sent to you.
    
3.  Import your keys into your wallet by following the wallet’s instructions. This ensures you’re all set to interact with the Soneium blockchain.
    

![Import Private Key](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9a67e3abf86c2ebf4a52760b40855f11937322f2e58508afa762cc762af1d221.png)

Import Private Key

**Step 4: Monitor Your Node 👀**

1.  Monitor your node’s performance by heading to **UptimeKuma**.
    
2.  Click the “Monitoring” button for your login credentials to track uptime and other stats.
    

![Monitor Your Node](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ec90642c3887c88880da9bea1dbf90eaa9b9a1847aba5a12435fa6e5dc181818.png)

Monitor Your Node

Congratulations, your Soneium Node is now up and running! 🎉 You’re officially part of the next evolution in blockchain, blending creativity and technology

For any questions or assistance,check out the FAQ on [RapidNode's website.](https://www.rapidnode.xyz/)

Happy Deploying! 🚀

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