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title: Guide: How to Set Up a File Node Pool
slug: guide-how-to-set-up-a-file-node-pool
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createdAt: 2025-11-19T23:43:14.829Z
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[Introduction](docId\:RzR1Vah5DmezN2vII8uVm)

[Pool Server Setup](docId\:iwOoiHBwzn_j1GW_idEr2)

[Updating and VerifyingPool Server](docId\:mwqcBVxyXR1K6ANWILH98)

[Managing Pool Server](docId\:aW_BNh4IThl5g4t7bqPDC)

[Node Rewards](docId:_OTGJH6Q_aCgCzUAmKdJp)

[Public Pools](docId\:YDvgC9Rd4PLMHsxbWbhcF)

:::hint{type="danger"}
**If you plan on setting up your node pool locally you might want to check to make sure your network supports port forwarding (required for nodes) natively.** 
:::

On the local machine you plan to run the node pool on, open a command prompt (cmd on Windows) and type 

```bash
tracert [your_ip_address]
```

, replacing "\[your\_ip\_address]" with your actual IP address which can be found by searching "what is my ip" online. You should only see one "hop" or line. If you see multiple, your network does not support port forwarding natively. 

**Example:** 

```none
tracert 64.233.176.138 Expected Result: 1 <1 ms <1 ms <1 ms 199-119-153-199-119-153-27.cpe.sparklight.net [199.118.152.28]
```

(the numbers don't matter, but you should only have 1 line)

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