Run a Node

Congratulations, now that you have installed Reth, it's time to run it!

In this section, we'll guide you through running a Reth node on various networks and configurations.

Networks

Choose the network you want to run your node on:

• Ethereum - Run a node on Ethereum mainnet or testnets
• OP-stack - Run a node on OP Stack chains like Base, Optimism, and others
• Private testnets - Set up and run private test networks

Configuration & Monitoring

Learn how to configure and monitor your node:

• Configuration - Configure your node using reth.toml
• Monitoring - Set up logs, metrics, and observability

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions and troubleshooting tips:

• Transaction Types - Understanding different transaction types
• Pruning & Full Node - Storage management and node types
• Ports - Network port configuration
• Profiling - Performance profiling and optimization
• Sync OP Mainnet - Tips for syncing OP Mainnet

List of Supported Networks