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# 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](/files/3sDZhijxoVCODn5VWMsp)

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

![Login](/files/BqfwFVWcBrNRe6Qm9IXQ)

### 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="/files/yDHsKavoqhWhDml0sMUw" 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="/files/QHAf9ce3HuzUZcOZ2Vb7" 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="/files/pYOhpfPv78SmOZK4blqX" 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**](/introduction/for-developers/use-blockchain-api.md)!

<figure><img src="/files/XGKTHnlXgpALstsVfGc5" 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!