# Connecting to the Network

Getting your Nodia device online and ready to earn takes just a few minutes. Once connected, it automatically joins the decentralized mesh and begins polling for compute tasks.

#### 1. Authenticate Your Wallet

* Visit [dashboard.nodia.io](https://dashboard.nodia.io)
* Connect your **SOL Wallet**
* This wallet becomes the owner of the device and will receive all future rewards

#### 2. Register Your Device

* In the Dashboard, go to **Devices → Add Device**
* Scan the QR code located on the base of your Nodia unit (or manually enter its serial number)
* Assign a **friendly name and tag** (e.g., `Home-Core-01`, `Berlin-Edge-A`) for easier tracking

#### 3. Approve Device Linking

* A **small SOL transaction (\~0.00001 SOL)** is triggered to bind your wallet and device
* Confirm the transaction in Phantom
* Within seconds, your device status changes to **Live**

Once Live, your device will:

* Begin polling for eligible tasks based on its class (Core, Edge, Atlas)
* Start earning **automated NODIA rewards** based on completed compute work

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**Note:**\
Ensure your device has power and internet access (Ethernet or Wi-Fi) before starting registration. The status LED should pulse **blue** when ready to be paired.

For setup troubleshooting, see: [docs.nodia.io/](https://nodia.gitbook.io/nodia-docs/setup-guide) setup or contact <support@nodia.io>
