Configuring dedicated nodes

Deploy dedicated nodes from your GetBlock Dashboard. Fully self-service. This guide covers customizing your node settings and completing the setup process.

To deploy a private blockchain server, switch over to the ‘Dedicated Nodes’ tab in the Dashboard.

Select a blockchain protocol from the list or click Create new node to begin the setup process from scratch. A dedicated node setup modal will open.

Step 1: Configure your node

In the setup window:

1. Select the blockchain protocol and the network type (e.g., mainnet, testnet, devnet, etc)

2. Customize your dedicated node with the following options:

   1. Node type: Choose between Full Node or Archive Node

   2. Pick a deployment location: Germany (Frankfurt), USA (New York), Singapore

   3. Node client: Choose your preferred node implementation (e.g., Geth)

   4. API interface: Review available interface types

3. Under the Performance section, select a performance tier:

   1. High: premium specs, max throughput

   2. Standard: enterprise specs, optimized pricing for moderate-high loads

4. Choose a subscription length — 1, 6, or 12 months — at the top of the summary panel (available discounts are applied automatically)

Verify all selected configurations in the summary section and proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Select add-ons

On the Add-ons screen, you can extend your node with additional capabilities:

• Included add-ons are available at no extra cost depending on your configuration

• Advanced add-ons are billed in addition to the base node price

Select any add-ons you need and click Next.

Step 3: Payment

On the final screen:

1. Review the final pricing and node settings

2. Billing Contact — Enter your contact information so the GetBlock team can notify you when your node is ready.

3. Payment method — Choose between Credit Card or Crypto.

4. Subscription — Enable the subscription toggle if you want to ensure your node renews automatically each billing cycle.

5. When ready, click Go to Payment.

Once payment is confirmed, the deployment status will be visible on your Dashboard → Dedicated Nodes tab and Pricing → Manage Plans. Track the payment status from Pricing → Payment History.

You can also create additional dedicated nodes by repeating these steps. If additional support is required during setup, you can contact the GetBlock support team directly from your dashboard.

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Managing your dedicated node

Once your node is deployed, it appears in the left-hand sidebar. Each node has its own page — select a node from the sidebar to open it.

Three tabs are available for managing the node:

1. Endpoints: lists all endpoints associated with your node. To add a new one, click + Get endpoint. You can create multiple endpoints per node with different API interfaces. Endpoints for add-ons can also be created from this tab.

2. Add-ons: the central place to manage all add-ons. From here you can add a new add-on to an existing node, cancel an active add-on, create an endpoint.

3. Statistics: provides a detailed breakdown of usage metrics for your node.

Use the Invoices and Subscription buttons in the top-right corner of the node view to manage billing.