Create Your First Endpoint

Once you’ve created your Spectrum account, you’re ready to deploy your first endpoint. This guide walks you through the process step-by-step so you can get your node online quickly and reliably.

What is an Endpoint?

An endpoint is a publicly accessible interface that lets you connect to a blockchain node without needing to run your own infrastructure.

Step 1: Log in to Your Dashboard

• Visit: dashboard.spectrumnodes.com
• Enter your user credentials if logged out.

Step 2: Create Your Endpoint

1. Navigate to the ‘Nodes’ page in the left sidebar of your dashboard.
2. Click on ‘Create Endpoint’ on the page.
3. Name your endpoint, making it easy to identify later (e.g. Ethereum Mainnet - dAppName)
4. Select your chain. Note: Not all chains are available on the Free Tier.
5. Choose your network (e.g. mainnet or testnet)
6. Choose your node type (e.g. pruned or archive)

[!NOTE] Archive nodes are for full historical blockchain access and analysis. Pruned nodes are for current or recent data with low resource use.

When ready, click Create Endpoint to confirm and deploy.

Step 3: Access Your Endpoint

Once your endpoint has been deployed:

1. Navigate to Nodes in the side panel, left of your dashboard.
2. Click the > arrow icon right of your desired endpoint for a full list of RPC (Remote Procedure Call) and WS (WebSockets) endpoints, organised by region.
3. Copy the URL closest to your location for optimal performance.

[!WARNING] Important: Keep your endpoint link private to prevent unauthorised usage or abuse.

Need Help?

If you run into issues or have questions, please get in touch with us via spectrumnodes.com/#contact

We’re always happy to help.