# Tutorial: Running a Taiko Node using Mintair

By [SS3108](https://paragraph.com/@ss3108) · 2024-02-06

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**GM Noderzz!**

**_Mintair is thrilled to announce our latest integration with Taiko!_**

Mintair makes blockchain nodes accessible to all. Deploy effortlessly, host your server, transact seamlessly, and unlock the rewards of decentralization.

Now deploy your Taiko node in one click with the help of Mintair at [mintair.xyz](https://mintair.xyz/)

[Taiko](https://taiko.xyz/) is a fully open-source, permissionless Ethereum-equivalent ZK-Rollup. With Taiko, you get the full Ethereum experience, but with enhanced scalability and efficiency.

**Are you ready to run your Taiko node? Let's get started! Follow these steps carefully and you'll be set to go!**

You can also refer to the [video tutorial here](https://x.com/mintairxyz/status/1754690801769291815?s=20).

**STEP 1: Connect your wallet to Mintair**

Connect your wallet using Metamask or your preferred wallet provider & select Taiko.

![Connect your wallet](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b78c9cb473dbe87ad77d5de999ba96a2ae088f405027f65a62e5f7cc6336e100.png)

Connect your wallet

**STEP 2: Choose your Plan**

Choose the plan you want to run your node for & you’ll see a section to paste your Blockpi Holesky API

![Choose your plan](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/06af50c4f3b4df115cecbedfbd5ae3ef41b4c0c4f6ab8db88bb7adaafdcdfc20.png)

Choose your plan

**STEP 3: BlockPI Holesky API**

Go to [**BlockPI**](https://blockpi.io/) and click on Launch App.

Log in with your Google account & set up your account by verifying details.

![BlockPI](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/66afa360cee6859a44ef1391f44c2f4b679b85c888c2f9333678bfe23de962cd.png)

BlockPI

**STEP 4: Generate API**

Confirm your pricing plan & you will see a prompt like below. Select Ethereum Mainnet & Holeksy Network. You can name your API Key whatever you like, for example, TaikoAPI. Then click on **Generate**.

![API](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/803fd7401aad5222fe6f988512b6a6dbb0d2e3dde222982f0640372e7e8be544.png)

API

**STEP 5: Your API Key is ready!**

You can see your Blockpi dashboard & API key section. Copy your API key and it will look like this:

`https://ethereum-holesky.blockpi.network/v1/rpc/[YOUR-API-KEY]`

Copy the `[YOUR-API-KEY]` section, go back to your Mintair Dashboard and paste it (shown in Step 2).

**_And congratulations you’re all set to run your node!_**

![BlockPI Dashboard](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b6e95efe10c1ff12ab4c49dedb9283890ed662f6dc9612b295868f462f09a805.png)

BlockPI Dashboard

**STEP 6: Import your Taiko node Wallet**

You will see the `Show Key` button, save your private key since it will be shown **once**. Go to Metamask or your preferred wallet provider & import your new wallet using this private key.

![Success!](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/8ad7d1ea0394ea52fa06532ae55ce0c49dab397e11fb48d5df8c71bbf8aeea69.png)

Success!

**STEP 7: Add Holesky Network to your wallet**

Go to [**Chainlist**](https://chainlist.org/) & connect the account that you imported, and search **Holesky**. Add the network to your Metamask & confirm.

Link for the Network: [Holesky](https://chainlist.org/chain/17000)

Note: Don’t forget to check “Include Testnets”.

![chainlist.org](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/769343239491642a5ad0a98b79873a95fdbe0f26eba1b579f6a7444850e50479.png)

chainlist.org

**STEP 8: Add some Holesky ETH to your wallet**

Go to the [**Holesky Faucet**](https://holesky-faucet.pk910.de/) and paste your wallet address. Start mining!

![Faucet](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0583043d65a9a296cba2713ac23f379aaa79623e7630fedcf6ba21bebcb65b78.png)

Faucet

**STEP 9: Claim your rewards & Check your BlockPI dashboard.**

Once you’ve collected enough ETH, claim your rewards & check your wallet. You can also see your progress on your BlockPI dashboard.

**_Great news! Your node is all set and ready to go!_**

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*Originally published on [SS3108](https://paragraph.com/@ss3108/tutorial-running-a-taiko-node-using-mintair)*