# Node Studio Program #2 Node Studio is a training and onboarding program designed to help new validators start validating on the NEAR network in an easy, secure, and cost-effective way. The core of the program is the Node Studio platform, which allows users to create and configure a NEAR validator without requiring advanced technical skills.\ The software automates the entire setup process — from deployment to configuration — while giving the user full control over their VPS (Virtual Private Server) and private keys. One of Node Studio’s key features is that it provides a low-cost solution for becoming a validator, removing the technical and financial barriers that typically prevent new participants from joining the network. The program’s mission is to democratize NEAR validation, providing a practical path for individuals and small teams to operate real nodes, gain hands-on experience, and contribute directly to the security and decentralization of the NEAR Protocol. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.metapool.app/master/validator-nodes/validator-programs/node-studio-program-2.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.