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Node Health Reference Guide

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Quick definitions appear when you tap technical terms during setup. This optional guide gives you more help with setup, settings, and troubleshooting.

Safety wording reviewed September 23, 2026. Reference instructions may differ by device, app and installed software version; NodeGuide does not detect your version. Check the current official instructions before making a change.

Is your node fully synced?

Check whether your node is still syncing and whether it is continuing to make progress. The first sync can take a long time.

Connections to other Bitcoin nodes

A healthy node normally has connections to other Bitcoin nodes. The exact number can change over time.

Is your node online and reachable?

Make sure the device is powered on, connected to the expected network, and accessible from its dashboard. Outgoing connections are usually enough for the node to work.

Storage, time, and visible errors

Check for low storage space, an incorrect system clock, startup errors, or repeated network problems. Fix the underlying problem before changing several settings.

Use NodeGuide AI for additional help

For more help, NodeGuide AI can review node status, sync progress, peer connections, network information, and visible error messages. Never share passwords, recovery information, API keys, RPC passwords, or other private information.