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Set Up Your Hosting Node

This guide summarizes how to set up a ThreeFold / Mycelium hosting node (3Node) and connect it to your farm so it can start earning SPORE.

The process differs slightly depending on whether you bought a pre‑built node or built your own (DIY).

Setup Overview

Pre‑Built Node (Easiest)

Time to hosting: ~30 minutes after the node arrives.

  1. Create Account – Use the ThreeFold Connect app.
  2. Create a Farm – In the app, go to Farming → Create farm and note your Farm ID.
  3. Order Node – Purchase from an official vendor and provide your Farm ID.
  4. Receive & Power On – Connect power and network, then switch it on.
  5. Verify – The node should appear online in your dashboard / app.

You must have your Farm ID before ordering a pre‑built node so the vendor can pre‑configure it.

DIY Node (More Steps)

Time to hosting: ~2–6 hours, depending on your experience.

  1. Create Account – Install ThreeFold Connect and create your account.
  2. Create Farm – In the app, create a farm and save your Farm ID.
  3. Download Zero‑OS – Get a bootstrap image with your Farm ID from v4.bootstrap.grid.tf.
  4. Burn to USB – Write the image to a USB drive (e.g. with BalenaEtcher).
  5. Configure BIOS – Enable virtualization, set USB boot, configure power‑on behavior.
  6. Boot Node – Insert USB, power on, and wait for Zero‑OS to start.
  7. Verify – Confirm the node appears in the dashboard / app.

DIY requires more low‑level work (BIOS configuration, boot media, etc.), but gives you full control over hardware.

Step 1: Install ThreeFold Connect

ThreeFold Connect is used for account creation, wallet, and farm management.

:::info Get the App

Step 2: Create Account & Farm

  1. Open ThreeFold Connect.
  2. Create a new account and securely save your seed phrase (offline).
  3. Verify your email address.
  4. Go to the Farming section.
  5. Tap + to create a new farm.
  6. Choose a farm name and select which wallet will receive rewards.
  7. Confirm and note your Farm ID.

:::warning Security Your seed phrase is the only way to recover your account. Write it down and store it safely offline. Never share it with anyone, and never enter it into untrusted apps or websites. :::

Step 3: Prepare Your Node

If You Bought a Pre‑Built Node

  • The vendor will typically preload Zero‑OS and configure your Farm ID.
  • On arrival, simply connect power and Ethernet, and power it on.
  • Wait a few minutes for the node to boot and register.

If You Built a DIY Node

  1. Download Zero‑OS image for your Farm ID from v4.bootstrap.grid.tf.
  2. Flash the image to a USB drive (e.g. BalenaEtcher or dd).
  3. Enter BIOS/UEFI on your machine and:
    • Enable CPU virtualization features.
    • Set USB drive as first boot device.
    • Configure power‑on after power loss (recommended).
  4. Boot from USB and wait for Zero‑OS to provision and join the grid.

Step 4: Verify Node Status

After boot, the node should appear in your farm overview.

Check via:

  • ThreeFold Connect app – See your farm and node status.
  • Dashboard – dashboard.grid.tf shows node details, uptime, and capacity.

If the node does not show up:

  • Wait 10–15 minutes for initial registration.
  • Double‑check the network cable and router.
  • Confirm the correct Farm ID is used.
  • Reboot the node and verify BIOS boot order.

Monitoring & Growth

Once your node is online, you’re effectively a hoster – your capacity can be used by workloads launched via Mycelium Cloud and other tooling.

Monitor Your Farm

  • ThreeFold Connect – Quick view of node status and balances.
  • Dashboard – Detailed node metrics, capacity, and utilization.
  • Community – Use the Telegram farmers/hosters group for peer support.

Expand Over Time

  • Start with a single node until you’re comfortable.
  • Add more nodes to the same farm to increase capacity and earning potential.
  • Experiment with Edge Compute or Edge AI nodes for higher‑value workloads.

Troubleshooting Quick Answers

Node not appearing?

  • Wait a bit longer, check network connectivity, and confirm Farm ID.
  • Ensure the router/firewall is not blocking outbound connections.

DIY node won’t boot Zero‑OS?

  • Re‑flash the USB image.
  • Check BIOS for correct boot order and virtualization settings.
  • Try another USB drive or port.

Deep‑Dive Guides

For full, step‑by‑step instructions (with screenshots and corner cases), use the official farming manuals (the terminology there still says farmer):

:::info Comprehensive Setup Guides Pre‑Built Node Setup
manual.grid.tf/farmers/category/buy-a-3node

DIY Node Build Guide
manual.grid.tf/farmers/category/build-a-3node

These include BIOS details, advanced troubleshooting, and more. :::

What’s Next?

🎉 Your hosting node is now part of the grid.

From here you can:

  • Learn about rewards and SPORE in Hosting Economics.
  • Consider adding capacity or upgrading hardware.
  • Join the community for tips, monitoring strategies, and best practices.

:::tip Need Help? The Farmers / Hosters Community at t.me/threefoldfarmers has experienced operators who can help you debug setup issues and optimize your configuration. :::