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--- quick_start_guide [01/26/2022 11:53] – gfactor
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-Please read the [[Qortal 101]] page and familiarize yourself with the Wiki overall!
+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!
-Be sure to setup and backup your account properly: [[Account Setup & Recovery]]
+Please be sure to read the **Important Notices** section on the wiki!
-You have to run your own node, as Qortal is about truly decentralized infrastructure. Virtually any computer will work but you can read more about the specifics on the [[Qortal 101]] page.
+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!
-On the left of the Wiki, you will see a section titled 'Node Setup Guides'. Select your operating system and follow the step by step guide: [[Linux]] [[Mac]] [[Windows]] [[Raspberry Pi 4]] [[VPS]]
+#1: Setup a Node (go to the Node Setup Guides section or buy on pre-built at www.crowetic.com)
-We do not MINE, we MINT. Learn more here: [[Minting Overview]]
+#2: Configure [[Port Forwarding]]
-For information on how to  buy QORT in the Trade Portal, read [[The QORT Coin]] page.
+#3: Be sure to properly secure your account: [[Account Setup & Recovery]]
-For Tech Support, we have Discord and Telegram. See the [[Official Links]] page.
+**The following are optional:**
-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: Register a name by following the [[How To Register A Name]] guide (this is required if setting up a data node).
-We also have the [[Qortal Glossary]] page for you to familiarize yourself with common terminology!
+#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.

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