Run a node in 3 clicks
This guide will walk you step by step through deploying your own NEAR validator node on mainnet, using the Meta Pool Node Studio tool developed in collaboration with Openmesh.
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This guide will walk you step by step through deploying your own NEAR validator node on mainnet, using the Meta Pool Node Studio tool developed in collaboration with Openmesh.
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In this guide, you’ll learn how to launch your NEAR validator node using Meta Pool Node Studio. The process is fully online, simple, intuitive, and avoids complex technical steps.
Web3 wallet compatible with Ethereum (e.g., MetaMask)
Wallet compatible with NEAR (e.g., Meteor Wallet)
Verified account with Hivelocity
Active API Key from Hivelocity
Custom domain (optional, but recommended for enhanced security)
1.1 Go to and create an account.
1.2 Complete the identity verification process.
1.3 Go to the dashboard, navigate to User > Settings > API Key, and create a new API Key. Save it in a secure location, as you won’t be able to view it again after it’s generated.
⚠️ Important: You must validate a payment method in Hivelocity. This process can take up to 48 hours. Go to Billing > Payment Methods and add your preferred method.
2.2 Connect your Web3 wallet compatible with Ethereum (e.g., MetaMask) and sign the authentication message.
2.3 Click the Deploy button to start creating the server.
2.4 Select a server with at least 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, and 80 GB storage.
2.5 Paste the API Key previously generated from Hivelocity.
2.6 Click “rent server”.
⚠️ Warning: At this point, the server is actually being rented. If your payment method in Hivelocity hasn’t been validated, you’ll encounter an error and won’t be able to continue.
3.1 Once the server deployment is complete and you have the public IP, configure a domain to point to this IP via an A record.
3.2 This enables secure, encrypted HTTPS communication for your node.
3.3 This information will be requested at the top of the Meta Pool Node Studio interface, where you’ll need to specify your chosen domain and the validator owner’s email address.
3.4 Once done, click Update to save the changes.
💡 We recommend using providers like Hostinger or GoDaddy for easy domain purchase and management.
4.1 From the panel, click “Patch OS”.
4.2 Enter a name for your validator in the “pool ID” field.
4.3 Define the validator’s commission fee. The default value is 5%.
4.4 Once the fields are set, click “Deploy” to apply the configuration.
4.5 After deployment, the integrated console will start displaying the node logs and synchronization process in real time.
5.1 Connect your NEAR wallet.
💡 Note: Your wallet must have at least 5 NEAR available to deploy the pool.
5.2 Click Deploy to create the pool.
6.1 The node will download a snapshot and sync with the network. 6.2 This can take approximately 2 hours at most. In practice, this is even shorter. 6.3 You can monitor progress from the web interface.
✅ Done! If you’ve followed all the steps, your validator node should now be synced and fully operational. It’s ready to start receiving stake and participating in block validation on the NEAR network.
Use your NEAR wallet or other compatible platforms to delegate funds.
It’s recommended to delegate at least 20–30 NEAR to start.
My node doesn’t appear: Wait up to 30 minutes. Ensure your Web3 wallet is connected properly.
Node isn’t syncing: Make sure the OS patch was applied correctly.
Can’t create pool: Check that your wallet has enough NEAR.
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