What this guide does
- Walks through the default setup path most operators should use.
- Breaks setup into clear install, configure, connect, activate, test, and monitor steps.
- Links to the detailed current pages for each step.
What this guide does not do
- It does not cover pool participation as the primary path.
- It does not replace the detailed AI operations guides.
- It does not cover every split, siphon, or custom deployment pattern in-line.
Redirects
Pool redirect
Use this if you are contributing GPU capacity to an existing operator instead of setting up your own node.
Other setups
Use this for split, siphon, and other non-default setup paths that are still being consolidated.
Setup overview
Requirements
Confirm hardware, networking, and operational prerequisites.
Install
Install go-livepeer using the release path that matches your environment.
Configure
Set the runtime flags that define price, GPU selection, network, and service address.
Connect
Connect the node to Arbitrum and verify RPC reliability.
Test
Validate the node before and after activation.
Monitor
Track health, rewards, and operational signals once the node is live.
Activation checks
Treat activation as a distinct checkpoint, not just the end of installation.| Check | Use this page |
|---|---|
| Connect | /v2/orchestrators/setup/sc-connect |
| Publish and activate | /v2/orchestrators/unclassified/rcs-connect-activate-publish |
| Verify | /v2/orchestrators/setup/x-test |