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# Set Up Your Node
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This guide provides an overview of setting up your ThreeFold node. The process differs depending on whether you bought a pre-built node or are building your own (DIY).
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## Setup Overview
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The setup process differs based on your hardware choice:
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### Pre-Built Node (Easiest)
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**Time to farm: ~30 minutes** (after node arrives)
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1. **Create Account** - Download ThreeFold Connect app and create account
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2. **Create Farm** - In the app, go to Farming → Create farm and save your **Farm ID**
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3. **Order Node** - Purchase from [official vendor](https://yourdata.network/product-category/nodes/) and provide your Farm ID
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4. **Receive & Power On** - Connect to network, plug in, and power on
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5. **Verify** - Node appears online in ThreeFold Connect app
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**Important:** You need your Farm ID BEFORE ordering the pre-built node, as the vendor will configure it with your Farm ID.
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### DIY Node (More Steps)
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**Time to farming: ~2-6 hours**
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1. **Create Account** - Download ThreeFold Connect app and create account
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2. **Create Farm** - In the app, go to Farming → Create farm and save your **Farm ID**
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3. **Download Zero-OS** - Get 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 using BalenaEtcher or similar tool
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5. **Configure BIOS** - Enable virtualization, set USB boot, configure power settings
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6. **Boot Node** - Insert USB, power on, and wait for Zero-OS to load
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7. **Verify** - Node appears online in ThreeFold Connect app
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DIY requires creating a bootable USB and configuring hardware settings manually.
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## Step-by-Step Details
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### Download ThreeFold Connect App
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**📱 Get the App**
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- **iOS**: [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/be/app/3bot-login/id1459845885?l=nl&mt=8)
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- **Android**: [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jimber.threebotlogin)
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</div>
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### Create Account & Farm in ThreeFold Connect
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1. Open the ThreeFold Connect app
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2. Create a new account and **securely save your seed phrase**
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3. Verify your email address
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4. Go to **Farming** section → Click the **+** button
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5. Choose a farm name and select a wallet
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6. Click **Create**
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7. Save your **Farm ID** (shown below "Farm ID" on the farm page)
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### 🔐 Security Warning
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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.
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### Verify Your Node is Online
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After your node is powered on:
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1. Wait 5-10 minutes for initial connection
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2. Open ThreeFold Connect app
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3. Go to **Farming** → Your farm name
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4. Your node should appear with status **Online**
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5. Check that resources (CPU, RAM, Storage) are correctly detected
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## Troubleshooting
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**Node not appearing?**
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- Wait 10-15 minutes for initial sync
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- Check network cable is connected
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- Verify Farm ID is correct
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- Restart the node
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**DIY node won't boot?**
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- Check BIOS boot order (USB should be first)
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- Verify virtualization is enabled in BIOS
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- Try re-burning the USB image
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- Check USB drive is properly inserted
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## Need Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions?
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This guide provides a quick overview. For comprehensive setup instructions with screenshots and detailed troubleshooting, visit the **ThreeFold Farming Manual**:
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### 📖 Comprehensive Setup Guides
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**If you bought a pre-built node:**
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- [Pre-Built Node Setup Guide](https://manual.grid.tf/farmers/category/buy-a-3node)
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**If you're building your own (DIY):**
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- [DIY Node Build Guide](https://manual.grid.tf/farmers/category/build-a-3node)
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Both guides include:
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- Step-by-step instructions with screenshots
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- BIOS configuration details
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- Detailed troubleshooting
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- Advanced farming options
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## What's Next?
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🎉 **Congratulations!** Your node is now farming on the ThreeFold Grid.
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### Monitor Your Farm
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- **ThreeFold Connect App** - Check node status and farm details
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- **Community Support** - Join [Telegram Farmers](https://t.me/threefoldfarmers) for help and tips
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### Grow Your Farm
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Once comfortable with one node, you can add more to increase capacity and earning potential. Each additional node is simpler since you already have your farm set up!
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:::tip Need Help?
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The [Farmers Community](https://t.me/threefoldfarmers) has experienced farmers ready to help you succeed. Don't hesitate to ask questions!
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