> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cryptonode.id/en/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cryptonode.id/en/mainnet/humanode/node-activation.md). # Node Activation ## Get HMND Before you continue, you will need to buy some HMND to activate your node.\ You can buy it from [Kucoin](< https://www.kucoin.com/r/rf/2Kxd6rb>), or you can [contact me](https://t.me/CryptoNodeID) to buy very small amount of it. ## Scan QR using your phone Once you've done the installation, your launcher will show QR like below (QR censored for security purpose).

Scan it using your phone and it will direct you to a dashboard like below

## Setup Node Now, you click on setup node, and then enroll

After that click on "Yes, I understand"

You will be prompted to do face recognition verification. Click on "I'm Ready" and do as instructed

After you finish, we will continue to the next step ## Rotate and Set Session Keys You will be redirected back to "Setup Node" scren, click on "Rotate and Set Session Keys"

you will see confirmation page where it says that it's not free, you need to pay some HMND as fee,\ click on "Yes, I'm Understand"

Then, click on "Rotate and Set Keys"

Please note that, this setup only need to be done once. ## BioAuth Activation After you finish with the setup, go to the main dashboard page and click on "Authenticate"

Again, you will be prompted to scan your face, click on "I'm Ready" and do as instructed

And then done, you have a fully activated Humanode validator node