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# Set Up Your Hosting Node
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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.
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The process differs slightly depending on whether you **bought a pre‑built node** or **built your own (DIY)**.
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## Setup Overview
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### Pre‑Built Node (Easiest)
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**Time to hosting: ~30 minutes** after the node arrives.
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1. **Create Account** – Use the ThreeFold Connect app.
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2. **Create a Farm** – In the app, go to *Farming* → *Create farm* and note your **Farm ID**.
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3. **Order Node** – Purchase from an official vendor and provide your Farm ID.
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4. **Receive & Power On** – Connect power and network, then switch it on.
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5. **Verify** – The node should appear online in your dashboard / app.
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> You must have your **Farm ID before ordering** a pre‑built node so the vendor can pre‑configure it.
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### DIY Node (More Steps)
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**Time to hosting: ~2–6 hours**, depending on your experience.
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1. **Create Account** – Install ThreeFold Connect and create your account.
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2. **Create Farm** – In the app, create a farm and save your **Farm ID**.
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3. **Download Zero‑OS** – Get a bootstrap image with your Farm ID from [v4.bootstrap.grid.tf](https://v4.bootstrap.grid.tf).
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4. **Burn to USB** – Write the image to a USB drive (e.g. with BalenaEtcher).
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5. **Configure BIOS** – Enable virtualization, set USB boot, configure power‑on behavior.
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6. **Boot Node** – Insert USB, power on, and wait for Zero‑OS to start.
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7. **Verify** – Confirm the node appears in the dashboard / app.
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DIY requires more low‑level work (BIOS configuration, boot media, etc.), but gives you full control over hardware.
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## Step 1: Install ThreeFold Connect
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ThreeFold Connect is used for account creation, wallet, and farm management.
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:::info Get the App
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- **iOS** – [itunes.apple.com/.../3bot-login](https://itunes.apple.com/be/app/3bot-login/id1459845885?l=nl&mt=8)
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- **Android** – [play.google.com/.../threebotlogin](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jimber.threebotlogin)
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:::
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## Step 2: Create Account & Farm
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1. Open ThreeFold Connect.
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2. Create a new account and **securely save your seed phrase** (offline).
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3. Verify your email address.
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4. Go to the **Farming** section.
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5. Tap **+** to create a new farm.
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6. Choose a farm name and select which wallet will receive rewards.
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7. Confirm and **note your Farm ID**.
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:::warning Security
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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.
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## Step 3: Prepare Your Node
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### If You Bought a Pre‑Built Node
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- The vendor will typically preload Zero‑OS and configure your Farm ID.
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- On arrival, simply connect **power** and **Ethernet**, and power it on.
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- Wait a few minutes for the node to boot and register.
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### If You Built a DIY Node
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1. **Download Zero‑OS image** for your Farm ID from [v4.bootstrap.grid.tf](https://v4.bootstrap.grid.tf).
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2. **Flash the image** to a USB drive (e.g. BalenaEtcher or `dd`).
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3. **Enter BIOS/UEFI** on your machine and:
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- Enable CPU virtualization features.
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- Set USB drive as first boot device.
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- Configure power‑on after power loss (recommended).
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4. **Boot from USB** and wait for Zero‑OS to provision and join the grid.
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## Step 4: Verify Node Status
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After boot, the node should appear in your farm overview.
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Check via:
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- **ThreeFold Connect app** – See your farm and node status.
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- **Dashboard** – [dashboard.grid.tf](https://dashboard.grid.tf) shows node details, uptime, and capacity.
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If the node does not show up:
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- Wait 10–15 minutes for initial registration.
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- Double‑check the network cable and router.
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- Confirm the correct Farm ID is used.
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- Reboot the node and verify BIOS boot order.
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## Monitoring & Growth
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Once your node is online, you’re effectively a hoster – your capacity can be used by workloads launched via Mycelium Cloud and other tooling.
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### Monitor Your Farm
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- **ThreeFold Connect** – Quick view of node status and balances.
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- **Dashboard** – Detailed node metrics, capacity, and utilization.
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- **Community** – Use the Telegram farmers/hosters group for peer support.
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### Expand Over Time
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- Start with a single node until you’re comfortable.
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- Add more nodes to the same farm to increase capacity and earning potential.
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- Experiment with **Edge Compute** or **Edge AI** nodes for higher‑value workloads.
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## Troubleshooting Quick Answers
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**Node not appearing?**
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- Wait a bit longer, check network connectivity, and confirm Farm ID.
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- Ensure the router/firewall is not blocking outbound connections.
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**DIY node won’t boot Zero‑OS?**
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- Re‑flash the USB image.
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- Check BIOS for correct boot order and virtualization settings.
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- Try another USB drive or port.
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## Deep‑Dive Guides
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For full, step‑by‑step instructions (with screenshots and corner cases), use the official farming manuals (the terminology there still says *farmer*):
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:::info Comprehensive Setup Guides
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**Pre‑Built Node Setup**
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[manual.grid.tf/farmers/category/buy-a-3node](https://manual.grid.tf/farmers/category/buy-a-3node)
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**DIY Node Build Guide**
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[manual.grid.tf/farmers/category/build-a-3node](https://manual.grid.tf/farmers/category/build-a-3node)
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These include BIOS details, advanced troubleshooting, and more.
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## What’s Next?
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🎉 **Your hosting node is now part of the grid.**
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From here you can:
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- Learn about rewards and SPORE in **[Hosting Economics](/hosters/economics)**.
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- Consider adding capacity or upgrading hardware.
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- Join the community for tips, monitoring strategies, and best practices.
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:::tip Need Help?
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The **Farmers / Hosters Community** at [t.me/threefoldfarmers](https://t.me/threefoldfarmers) has experienced operators who can help you debug setup issues and optimize your configuration.
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