# Deploy Dedicated Node

### 1. Creating an Account

**Step 1:** Users are able to sign up on [**ChainUp Cloud**](https://cloud.chainup.com/app/register).

![Sign Up](https://3946753200-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2ofbWCtvCf8VWwPLyyEW%2Fuploads%2Fxr4JXo2JHsNZ7jeZxc11%2Fchainupcloudregister.PNG?alt=media\&token=4196bf46-5ffa-445e-aff0-98699544ac17)

**Step 2:** Login to [**ChainUp Cloud**](https://cloud.chainup.com/app/login) with your newly created account.

![Login](https://3946753200-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2ofbWCtvCf8VWwPLyyEW%2Fuploads%2FpAmaegBOv1aZHmzsWToM%2Fchainupcloudlogin.PNG?alt=media\&token=e6c8e11c-42d9-472f-8653-ee5b17213a67)

### 2. User Dashboard

**Step 1:** Once you have logged in to [**ChainUp Cloud**](https://cloud.chainup.com/app/nodes), you will need to create a new node and select the blockchain.

<figure><img src="https://3946753200-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2ofbWCtvCf8VWwPLyyEW%2Fuploads%2F4U1vzPIk800ObvcnTepM%2Fchainup_node_create.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4fc54353-c8e0-4143-8e84-afe9ffc7999a" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create Node</p></figcaption></figure>

**Step 2:** Now, type in the name of your node, and select the Blockchain, Network and Node Type.

<figure><img src="https://3946753200-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2ofbWCtvCf8VWwPLyyEW%2Fuploads%2FLRRj6dWoKrl6QI65KYTD%2Fchainup_node_set.png?alt=media&#x26;token=8fd6e123-2015-422c-86cb-8da812ca0921" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select node options</p></figcaption></figure>

**Step 3:** Next, select the Node's Location (ideally based on your user's geographic locations), the duration of operation (you can always top up later to extend the duration) and proceed to make a payment

<figure><img src="https://3946753200-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2ofbWCtvCf8VWwPLyyEW%2Fuploads%2FbgU2XGJL19k810AMgwXV%2Fchainup_node_pay.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d4e02716-2117-496a-b6d9-9f8fa46e6665" alt=""><figcaption><p>Making payment</p></figcaption></figure>

**Step 4:** Lastly, wait for your node to be ready and you can use it in a similar fashion as the [**Blockchain API**](https://docs.chainupcloud.com/introduction/for-developers/use-blockchain-api)!

<figure><img src="https://3946753200-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2ofbWCtvCf8VWwPLyyEW%2Fuploads%2FYi5OuFI257NQ1nApddP4%2Fchainup_node_ready.png?alt=media&#x26;token=cd70f2e4-3abb-4dc0-bf41-988d533ed1aa" alt=""><figcaption><p>Node is ready!</p></figcaption></figure>

[**Sign up now**](https://cloud.chainup.com/app/register) to start building in seconds and discover the wonders of ChainUp Cloud!