Getting Started - Launching A Public Node

Okay, let's do it!

Setting up a public node takes just a few minutes and a few simple steps. We've done everything we can to make it as easy and painless for you as possible.

If you're brand new to Blockdaemon, set up an account from the signup link at the top right on our website. Or, click on <pricing> tab at top left. If you're not signed in, when you choose a public node you will automatically be taken to the account signup flow.

When you're signed up and have chosen public node you'll get to the launch node page where after making a few choices you'll be all set and ready to go. 

1. Select a Blockchain protocol. You can choose to spin up a public node on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Aion or Stellar.
2. Cloud server. You can select Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud for Stellar and Aion, or use Blockdaemon's hosting for Bitcoin or Ethereum
3. Check out. You're almost done. Enter your payment info (CC or crypto - see our FAQ on <payment methods>

For Aion and Stellar

For Bitcoin and Ethereum -  Blockdaemon shared cloud only

Proceed to checkout 

 Done and done. After you've completed payment you'll land on your dashboard where you can monitor your connection and get started.