diff --git a/documentation/docs/components/operators/snippets/quick-start.mdx b/documentation/docs/components/operators/snippets/quick-start.mdx
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@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+## Quick Start
+
+**To install, configure, bond and run a `nym-node` you can use our interactive command-line-based tool [Nym Node CLI](https://nym.com/docs/operators/tools#nym-node-cli).**
diff --git a/documentation/docs/components/outputs/api-scraping-outputs/time-now.md b/documentation/docs/components/outputs/api-scraping-outputs/time-now.md
index e639f79661..f520e7ffee 100644
--- a/documentation/docs/components/outputs/api-scraping-outputs/time-now.md
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@@ -1 +1 @@
-Wednesday, October 1st 2025, 11:16:15 UTC
+Sunday, October 5th 2025, 09:29:02 UTC
diff --git a/documentation/docs/pages/operators/introduction.mdx b/documentation/docs/pages/operators/introduction.mdx
index 5109ea78f6..4292e39a73 100644
--- a/documentation/docs/pages/operators/introduction.mdx
+++ b/documentation/docs/pages/operators/introduction.mdx
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+import QuickStart from 'components/operators/snippets/quick-start.mdx'
+
# Introduction
This is **Nym's Operators guide**, containing information and setup guides for the various components of Nym network and Nyx blockchain validators.
@@ -22,6 +24,8 @@ If you want to explore kickstart options and examples, learn how to integrate wi
**If you are an operator and want to join the journey of starting and mantaining a Nym Node, begin with visiting [Minimum requirements page](nodes.mdx).**
+
+
## Popular pages
**Binary Information**
diff --git a/documentation/docs/pages/operators/nodes.mdx b/documentation/docs/pages/operators/nodes.mdx
index 9de49f6b00..5deb625aea 100644
--- a/documentation/docs/pages/operators/nodes.mdx
+++ b/documentation/docs/pages/operators/nodes.mdx
@@ -2,7 +2,8 @@ import { Callout } from 'nextra/components';
import { Steps } from 'nextra/components';
import { Tabs } from 'nextra/components';
import NymNodeSpecs from 'components/operators/snippets/nym-node-specs.mdx';
-import TermsConditions from 'components/operators/snippets/tc-info.mdx'
+import TermsConditions from 'components/operators/snippets/tc-info.mdx';
+import QuickStart from 'components/operators/snippets/quick-start.mdx'
# Nym Nodes Operator Guides
@@ -10,7 +11,7 @@ Welcome to the section containing setup guides for operators of Nym Nodes and Ny
## Minimum Requirements
-Operating a `nym-node` is not a set-and-forget endeavor. To prevent operators committing their time and money into a sub-optimal server, resulting in frustration of never seeing their node active, we composed this list of prerequisites. Please read below about expectations regarding operators [skill set](#knowledge-base), [time dedication](#time) and [minimum hardware specs](#vps-hardware-specs).
+Operating a `nym-node` is not a set-and-forget endeavor. To prevent operators committing their time and money into a sub-optimal server, resulting in frustration of never seeing their node active, we composed this list of prerequisites. Please read below about expectations regarding operators [skill set](#knowledge-base), [time dedication](#time), [minimum hardware specs](#vps-hardware-specs) and [Nym Wallet](nodes/preliminary-steps/wallet-preparation) with at least 101 NYM tokens.
### Knowledge base
@@ -18,6 +19,10 @@ Operating a `nym-node` is not a set-and-forget endeavor. To prevent operators co
+### Nym Wallet
+
+To [register (bond)](nodes/nym-node/bonding) `nym-node` to the network, you need a Nyx blockchain account and at least 101 NYM tokens. Follow the steps on [this page](nodes/preliminary-steps/wallet-preparation).
+
### Time
Last but not least, managing a Nym Node is work. More skilled an operator is, less time it takes to run and maintain a node (and search extra details), but just like any other work, it takes effort.
@@ -30,11 +35,12 @@ Outdated nodes are never selected for routing/mixing packets, resulting in not r
Accepting T&Cs is done via a flag `--accept-operator-terms-and-conditions` added explicitly to `nym-node run` command every time. Detailed info and proper syntax is provided on the [setup page](nodes/nym-node/setup#terms--conditions).
+
+
## Steps for Nym Node Operators
This is a summary of all needed steps for node operators to setup and configure a `nym-node` and register it to Nym Network:
-
1. **Start with [Preliminary Steps](nodes/preliminary-steps.mdx), preparing [VPS](nodes/preliminary-steps/vps-setup.mdx) and [Nym wallet](nodes/preliminary-steps/wallet-preparation)**
2. **[Setup](nodes/nym-node/setup.mdx) the node**
diff --git a/documentation/docs/pages/operators/nodes/nym-node/setup.mdx b/documentation/docs/pages/operators/nodes/nym-node/setup.mdx
index a1177a35fa..70930a3d43 100644
--- a/documentation/docs/pages/operators/nodes/nym-node/setup.mdx
+++ b/documentation/docs/pages/operators/nodes/nym-node/setup.mdx
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ import NymNodeHelp from 'components/outputs/command-outputs/nym-node-help.md';
import NymNodeRunHelp from 'components/outputs/command-outputs/nym-node-run-help.md';
import { AccordionTemplate } from 'components/accordion-template.tsx';
import TermsConditions from 'components/operators/snippets/tc-info.mdx';
+import QuickStart from 'components/operators/snippets/quick-start.mdx'
# Nym Node Setup & Run
@@ -36,6 +37,7 @@ Detailed version archive and release notes is documented [here](../../changelog.
*/}
+
## Functionality (mode)
@@ -76,6 +78,8 @@ Everything essential for each mode exists on `nym-node` by default. For instance
Note that every `exit-gateway` mode is basically an `entry-gateway` with NR (Network Requester) and IPR (IP Packet Router) enabled. This means that every `exit-gateway` can work as an `entry-gateway` but not the opposite.
+
+
## Command & Examples
**`nym-node` introduces a default human readible ID (local only) `default-nym-node`, which is used if there is not an explicit custom `--id ` specified. All configuration is stored in `~/.nym/nym-nodes/default-nym-node/config/config.toml` or `~/.nym/nym-nodes//config/config.toml` respectively.**