pNode setup guide

Run storage infrastructure for Xandeum.

pNodes are storage provider nodes for Xandeum's decentralized storage layer. This page gives owners, operators, and managers a public starting point: what the role means, what to prepare, how the portal fits in, and where programs like STOINC and XFDP connect.

Who this is for

The pNode path has ownership, operation, and management roles.

pNode owners

Use the portal to review pNodes associated with your wallet, confirm what actions are available, and understand how ownership connects to current programs.

Operators

Run the infrastructure side: storage capacity, availability, updates, monitoring, and performance that can make a pNode useful to the network.

Managers

Managers can help owners who prefer delegated technical operations. The manager path should be treated as an operational relationship, not a wallet-security shortcut.

Before the portal

Prepare the pieces that make setup smoother.

Wallet and ownership

Have the wallet that is connected to your pNode position ready. Do not share seed phrases or private keys with managers, support, community members, or websites.

Infrastructure expectations

A useful pNode is not just a wallet entry. Operators should expect to maintain uptime, updates, network reachability, monitoring, and troubleshooting over time.

Program eligibility

Reward and delegation programs can depend on licensed status, performance, mainnet readiness, boost assignments, and current program terms. Always check the latest public program page.

Support evidence

When asking for help, bring wallet address, pNode IDs if visible, screenshots, exact portal URL, browser, operating system, and console errors. That turns vague reports into diagnosable issues.

Setup path

Move from context to action in the right order.

The portal is the action surface; this guide is the orientation layer. It helps public readers understand the role, wallet boundary, program context, and support details before taking action.

01

Understand the storage role

A pNode is a storage provider node. It exists to store and serve data for Xandeum's scalable storage layer under network rules.

02

Separate owner and operator thinking

The owner-side wallet proves association with a pNode position. The operator-side work is infrastructure. Keep wallet security and server operations conceptually separate.

03

Review STOINC and XFDP context

STOINC explains storage-income mechanics. XFDP explains foundation delegation context. Read both before assuming what a pNode qualifies for.

04

Open the portal

Connect your wallet through the official portal to view available pNode actions, manager options, and owner or operator next steps.

05

Keep a clear support trail

If something does not match expectations, document what you see before refreshing, switching wallets, or changing browsers. Clear evidence helps the team reproduce issues.

Network context

pNodes sit at the center of storage, delegation, and usage economics.

Need help?

Bring evidence, not secrets.

Include the connected wallet address, pNode identifiers, screenshots, and any browser console errors. Never share seed phrases, private keys, or recovery material.