# Introduction

This is Nym's Operators guide, containing information and setup guides for the various pieces of Nym Mixnet infrastructure and Nyx blockchain validators.

```
                      ┌─►mix──┐  mix     mix
                      │       │
            Entry     │       │                   Exit
client ───► Gateway ──┘  mix  │  mix  ┌─►mix ───► Gateway ───► internet
                              │       │
                              │       │
                         mix  └─►mix──┘  mix
```

If you are new to Nym and want to learn about the Mixnet, explore kickstart options and demos, learn how to integrate with the network, and follow developer tutorials check out the [Developer Portal](https://nymtech.net/developers/).

If you want to dive deeper into Nym's architecture, clients, nodes, and SDK examples visit the [technical docs](https://nymtech.net/docs/).


## Popular pages

**Binary Information**

* [Building Nym](binaries/building-nym.md)
* [Pre-built Binaries](binaries/pre-built-binaries.md)

**Node setup and usage guides:**

* [Nym Node](nodes/nym-node.md)
* [Nymvisor](nodes/nymvisor-upgrade.md)
* [Validators](nodes/validator-setup.md)
* [Nym API Setup](nodes/nym-api.md)

**Maintenance, troubleshooting and FAQ**

* [FAQ](faq/nym-nodes-faq.md)
* [Maintenance](nodes/maintenance.md)
* [Troubleshooting](troubleshooting/nodes.md)

**Community Legal Forum**

* [Exit Gateway](legal/exit-gateway.md)
* [Community Counsel](legal/community-counsel.md)
* [How to Add Info](legal/add-content.md)