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+# Setting Up a Cardano Node Using Demeter
+
+This guide provides a clear and professional walkthrough on how to deploy and manage a Cardano node using **Demeter**, an infrastructure-as-a-service platform that simplifies Cardano development by providing ready-to-use environments.
+
+
+
+## ## Prerequisites
+
+Before beginning, ensure you have:
+
+* A Demeter account ([https://demeter.run](https://demeter.run))
+* Basic understanding of Cardano architecture (nodes, relays, chain sync)
+* Familiarity with web dashboards and developer tooling
+
+---
+
+## 1. Create a New Environment on Demeter
+
+1. Log in to your Demeter dashboard.
+2. Click **Create Environment**.
+3. Choose a workspace name and description.
+4. Select a subscription tier appropriate for your node requirements.
+5. Proceed to the template section.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Select the Cardano Node Template
+
+Demeter provides pre-configured Cardano infrastructure templates. To deploy a node:
+
+1. Navigate to **Templates**.
+2. Select **Cardano Node** (Full Node) or **Cardano Relay**, depending on your purpose.
+3. Click **Use Template**.
+4. Review configuration options such as:
+
+   * Node type: Full Node / Relay
+   * Network: Mainnet / Preprod / Preview
+   * Storage and memory allocation
+5. Confirm your selection.
+
+---
+
+## 3. Configure Node Parameters
+
+You can customize your node configuration before deployment.
+
+Typical configuration options include:
+
+* **Port settings** (for p2p and local client access)
+* **P2P topology** (incoming/outgoing peers, min/max peers)
+* **Tracing settings** for logging
+* **Kupo or Ogmios integration options** if selected
+
+Adjust values as needed for your use case, or keep defaults for a standard setup.
+
+---
+
+## 4. Deploy the Node
+
+Once configuration is complete:
+
+1. Click **Deploy Environment**.
+2. Demeter will automatically provision:
+
+   * Compute resources
+   * Storage volumes
+   * Networking setup
+   * Cardano node binaries
+3. The deployment process usually completes within a few minutes.
+
+After deployment, you can monitor:
+
+* Node sync progress
+* CPU / RAM usage
+* Logs and health status
+
+---
+
+## 5. Accessing Your Cardano Node
+
+Demeter provides multiple access options.
+
+### **5.1 Access via Terminal (Web Console)**
+
+1. Open your environment dashboard.
+2. Click **Terminal**.
+3. Run common node commands, such as:
+
+   ```bash
+   cardano-cli query tip --mainnet
+   ```
+
+### **5.2 Connect Externally via API Services**
+
+Depending on your template, you may have:
+
+* **Ogmios** endpoint
+* **Kupo** endpoint
+* **Blockfrost-style API**
+
+These endpoints will be visible under the **Services** panel.
+
+---
+
+## 6. Checking Node Sync Status
+
+To confirm your node is syncing properly, run:
+
+```bash
+cardano-cli query tip --mainnet
+```
+
+Compare the output with a live explorer (e.g., AdaStat, PoolTool) to verify sync height.
+
+Demeter’s dashboard also shows real-time sync progress.
+
+---
+
+## 7. Managing and Updating the Node
+
+Demeter handles most infrastructure updates automatically.
+
+### **Updating Node Version**
+
+In your environment settings:
+
+1. Navigate to **Node Configuration**.
+2. Select a newer Cardano node version if available.
+3. Apply changes and restart.
+
+### **Scaling Resources**
+
+You can increase memory or storage at any time by editing your environment.
+
+---
+
+## 8. Stopping or Destroying the Environment
+
+* **Stop Environment** temporarily pauses compute usage (saves cost).
+* **Destroy Environment** removes the node and associated resources.
+
+Both options are available in the environment dashboard.
+
+---
+
+## 9. Best Practices
+
+* Use P2P mode for improved connectivity.
+* Regularly monitor logs for unexpected behavior.
+* Back up important configuration files if modified.
+* Avoid exposing ports publicly unless necessary.
+
+---
+
+## 10. Additional Resources
+
+* Demeter Documentation
+* Cardano Developer Portal
+* Cardano Node GitHub Repository
+
+---
+
+## Conclusion
+
+Using Demeter significantly simplifies the complexity of deploying and managing Cardano nodes. With ready-to-use templates, automatic infrastructure provisioning, and convenient monitoring tools, developers can focus on building instead of maintaining low-level configurations.
+
+This markdown file can be added directly to any Cardano open-source repository as part of your contribution.