# Tutorial: Running a Zora Node with 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 Zora!_**

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

You can now easily deploy your Zora node with just one click with the help of Mintair at [mintair.xyz](https://mintair.xyz/). Don't waste more time with complicated setups & get started today!

[**Zora**](https://zora.co/) is the go-to platform for easy NFT creation and has successfully raised $60 million in funding from top investors like Paradigm and Coinbase Ventures.

**_Ready to get your node up and running? Excellent! Follow these steps like a pro and you'll be set to go. Let's do this!_**

Here’s the link to see [the video tutorial](https://x.com/mintairxyz/status/1753511276066767025?s=20).

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

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

![Mintair Dashboard](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b78c9cb473dbe87ad77d5de999ba96a2ae088f405027f65a62e5f7cc6336e100.png)

Mintair Dashboard

**STEP 2: Generate your Alchemy API**

After you select your plan for the Zora node, you’ll see a section for Alchemy API.

Log in to the [Alchemy Dashboard](https://dashboard.alchemy.com/) by creating an account & completing steps for verification of your account.

Choose Ethereum Mainnet & confirm your details. Copy your `Alchemy API Key`, **not your API URL**.

![Zora Node](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a14bac000ed1d34430d3f7928120602636e4b7c6439889ab28ae9b9066c0053c.png)

Zora Node

![Alchemy Dashboard](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/84fa72a564fd05a75928141a0591cae05d2d1a6ad29c28610c1f57afbb10f3b6.png)

Alchemy Dashboard

**STEP 3: Run your node**

Paste your `Alchemy API Key` and confirm. You’ll see your node deployment confirmation.

**And you run your own Zora node now!**

![Paste your API Key](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/66df13ef36a8843cf6993906bbc5403b7aea84b6545f3a764f9059eef4cdb1e1.png)

Paste your API Key

![Success!](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ecfc53580e22ea3402ebd16ff37761d7f59245bb3a958cd683c37ad8442960af.png)

Success!

**STEP 4: Check your progress on Alchemy Dashboard**

Go to your [Alchemy Dashboard](https://dashboard.alchemy.com/) and you can see the progress of your node.

![Alchemy Dashboard](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/818720430d3d54a0d4be9d68647920ad3c69f62deb31a9705d492ff4cfe55268.png)

Alchemy Dashboard

**_Your node is all set and ready to go!If you have any queries, you can reach out to Mintair on_** [**_Discord_**](https://discord.gg/mintair) **_& open a ticket. Sometimes there might be issues from Zora’s end as well, make sure you’re updated with their news._**

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