> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nodeset.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nodeset.io/node-operators/best-practices.md). # Best Practices ## Intro With NodeSet, your node's performance impacts others' rewards. Therefore, [NodeSet requires strict performance standards for operators](/node-operators/node-operator-policies.md#penalty-and-ejection-policy). These best practices help you uphold community standards and elevate your operation to a more professional level. ## Notifications Setting up notifications for your node will immediately notify you if there is an issue so you can fix it faster. Our suggested minimum set of notifications for [Beaconcha.in](https://beaconcha.in) are selected in the screenshot below. In the future, NodeSet will contact you automatically if there is an issue. ![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_kLOVnZ8rOn_UF1V4frgEpLF2dS-6wyYzyHxAhN6J61tppP-oxUzbxLHVNyMKgkXKAAjwjoC_egmCsnJzvzpBv19gyGGhuYT8M_XVpAlAjF5e7VirK6TGaONVN-XDqWKuhHP-T4GVDPpGJMfJq2qDsQ) ## Monitoring A monitoring tool stack will help you understand your node's status at a glance and quickly diagnose issues. Please see the following pages for more information: StakeWise v3: Rocket Pool: ## Security and External Access Setting up external access to your node while preventing unauthorized activity is crucial for performing maintenance while away. [This Rocket Pool documentation page](https://docs.rocketpool.net/guides/node/securing-your-node) will help you secure your node, and [this guide for Tailscale](https://docs.rocketpool.net/guides/node/tailscale) provides instructions for allowing safe access to your node no matter where you are in the world. ## Client Diversity [See this page for NodeSet's client diversity policy.](#client-diversity) We encourage users to consider high-redundancy setups with at least one fallback node, and if possible, [use a solution such as Vouch to coordinate and verify a multi-client configuration](https://www.attestant.io/posts/helping-client-diversity/). ## Graffiti Operators should identify themselves via their graffiti. This helps NodeSet understand our operator network better and will assist you in debugging if there is an issue. The exact procedure for changing your graffiti depends on your setup. For example, you can use `rocketpool service config` to set your graffiti if you use Rocket Pool to manage your node, or you can look at your eth2 client's documentation if you manage it yourself. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.nodeset.io/node-operators/best-practices.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.