# MUST READ Before Node Operation

**URL:** <https://forum.bifrostnetwork.com/t/must-read-before-node-operation/79>\
**Category:** Testnet Forum\
**Created:** [October 17, 2022, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.bifrostnetwork.com/t/must-read-before-node-operation/79 "2022-10-17T05:45:13Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 17, 2022, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.bifrostnetwork.com/t/must-read-before-node-operation/79/1 "2022-10-17T05:45:13Z")

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Please read this post before you run a node.

### MUST READ before node operation (pre-launch)

- **For both basic and full nodes**
  - Set the node name as the controller address (no need to distinguish between upper and lower case).
  - If uncertain about the submitted address, make sure to check your controller address on Discord before turning on your node.
    - The first address is the controller and the second is the stash address.
    - If you use a different address or use your stash address, your submission will not be counted.

- **For full nodes only**
  - The endpoint of external chains must be set as archive mode.
  - Turn on the node on the nth round and check that tx is sent to the relayer address on the n+1th round.
    - If not, the relayer address may be incorrect (points cannot be counted).
    - If this is the case, please reach out to us via the BIFROST Forum and we will check the setting.

  - You must have at least 1.0 Goerli, Mumbai and BnB-test coins in your relayer address.
    - We will send native tokens to the relayer address set during self-bonding.
    - Tokens will be sent within 30 minutes of self-bonding.

### MUST READ during node operation (post-launch)

- Check that your node is properly operating.
  - **For both basic and full nodes**
    - Check that you can find your node name on Telemetry.
      - If not, make sure to notify us via the BIFROST Forum.

  - **For full nodes only**
    - Check on the BIFROST scan that your relayer is regularly sending relay tx.
      - If not, notify us via the BIFROST Forum and restart relayer instance.

    - Maintain external-chain balance.
      - Always maintain a 1.0 minimum balance of Goerli, Mumbai and BnB-test coins.
      - Otherwise, relay tx will not be properly sent and this may result in penalties.

### Basic support from the BIFROST Team

- For both basic and full nodes
  - An email notification will be sent out if a node is in an abnormal status.

- Full only
  - An email notification will be sent out if the relayer’s external balance falls below 0.7.
  - An email notification will be sent out if abnormal relayer action is detected.

- Penalties may apply if appropriate measures are not taken to resolve the issue.