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# Node Operators

Node operators are partners who run ether.fi validator nodes at scale. This section helps you connect to the web application, bid on the right to run ether.fi nodes, receive keys when you win auctions, and decrypt and import those keys into your own infrastructure.

## Operator guides

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Dapp walkthrough</strong></td><td>Connect to the web application and navigate the operator flow.</td><td><a href="/pages/qoZNRbIRbaZ2WqCkcodX">/pages/qoZNRbIRbaZ2WqCkcodX</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Node operators guide</strong></td><td>Bid on auctions, receive keys, and run nodes end to end.</td><td><a href="/pages/21v36Z5zTyx8lHk60nMM">/pages/21v36Z5zTyx8lHk60nMM</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Relayer</strong></td><td>How the relayer fits into the operator workflow.</td><td><a href="/pages/dYCp15pmPVeWSmxuebPb">/pages/dYCp15pmPVeWSmxuebPb</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="info" %}
Running a single validator from home? See the [Solo Stakers](/etherfi/archive/solo-stakers.md) section instead.
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