> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.utexo.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create RLN Node

> Provision a new RGB Lightning Node on the Utexo Cloud dashboard.

## Prerequisites

Before creating a node, ensure you have:

1. An active Utexo Cloud account at [cloud.utexo.com](https://cloud.utexo.com)
2. A [Cloud API token](/access-token-authorization/create-api-token) (required for API-based operations)

## Steps

### 1. Initiate Node Creation

Navigate to the `/nodes` page. You will see an overview of your current nodes and the option to create new ones.

Click the **Create Node** button to open the node creation form.

### 2. Configure Your RLN Node

Enter a unique name for your new node. This name identifies the node in your dashboard.

Click **Create** to submit the form and begin provisioning.

### 3. Monitor Node Creation Status

After submitting, a new entry appears in the nodes table with a status of `IN_PROGRESS`. During this phase, no operations can be performed on the node.

Visit `/nodes/{nodeId}` to view detailed information: current status, build progress, endpoint details, and configuration options.

| Status        | Meaning                                                    |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| `IN_PROGRESS` | Node is under construction. No interactions are available. |
| `RUNNING`     | Node is fully operational.                                 |
| `PAUSED`      | Node has been paused.                                      |
| `FAILED`      | Node encountered an error during provisioning.             |

### 4. Final Verification

Once the status changes to `RUNNING`, verify the node appears correctly in your dashboard and that you can access its features and settings.

<Info>
  After a node reaches `RUNNING` status, connect to it via mTLS or API token. See [Connect to RLN Node](/cloud/rln-node/connect-rln-node) for details.
</Info>

## Regtest Network (Testing Only)

<Warning>
  The following applies only to nodes on the **Regtest** network for development and testing. Do not use these commands on Mainnet nodes.
</Warning>

On Regtest, blocks are not mined automatically. Use your node's Bitcoin Core RPC endpoint to advance the chain manually.

To mine blocks:

```bash theme={null}
curl --location '{YOUR_NODE_RPC_ENDPOINT}/execute' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '{ "args": "mine 10" }'
```

To get test BTC (local faucet), send to an address and mine a block to confirm:

```bash theme={null}
curl --location '{YOUR_NODE_RPC_ENDPOINT}/execute' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '{ "args": "sendtoaddress <address> 0.1" }'
```

Replace `{YOUR_NODE_RPC_ENDPOINT}` with the RPC endpoint visible on your node's dashboard page.