====== Quick Start Guide ======
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Please read the [[Qortal 101]] page! A little effort is required to take part in Qortal. Studying the available information not only helps you get up to speed, but also be able to help answer other people’s questions. We need all the help we can get if we want more adoption and helping onboard newcomers will be an infinite task!

Please be sure to read the **Important Notices** section on the wiki!

Remember, when in doubt, did you check the wiki out? There is a search bar at the top that you can use to browse the wiki. If you have any comments or suggestions for the wiki, feel free to reach out to G Factor and we'll take your ideas into consideration!

#1: Setup a Node (go to the Node Setup Guides section or buy on pre-built at www.crowetic.com)

#2: Configure [[Port Forwarding]]

#3: Be sure to properly secure your account: [[Account Setup & Recovery]]

**The following are optional:**

#1: Register a name by following the [[How To Register A Name]] guide (this is required if setting up a data node).

#2: Review [[Minting Overview]] if minting interests you - it’s is OPTIONAL but rewards you with QORT in exchange for helping support the network. You will then be redirected to the [[Becoming A Minter]] guide.

#3: Review the [[Trade Portal Overview]] if you'd like to trade third party coin for QORT. You will then be redirected to the [[How To Use The Trade Portal]] guide.

#4: Setup a data node: [[How To Host Your Public Data]]. You will then be redirected to the [[How To Setup A Gateway Node]] if that interests you.