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Prerequisites

  • Linux host with Docker 24+
  • Stable outbound connectivity to the registry
  • GPU driver/runtime configured (if running GPU workloads)
  • Node keypair and operator wallet

1. Create node configuration

2. Start the worker

3. Verify registration

1

Heartbeat

Confirm heartbeats are visible in registry logs.
2

Health endpoint

Check GET /health returns ok from your node.
3

First job

Send a test prompt from the SDK and verify the node is selected.

Operational checklist

  • Keep clock drift under 1 second (NTP enabled)
  • Rotate node credentials on schedule
  • Pin model versions per environment
  • Set memory and concurrency limits
Do not expose admin ports publicly. Restrict management endpoints with network policies.
Last modified on February 23, 2026