# Run a Tempo node: validator, RPC, and standby

Run Tempo infrastructure when you need direct network access, dedicated RPC capacity, validator operations, or lower-level visibility into network behavior.

Most teams should start with [running RPC and standby nodes](https://tempo.xyz/developers/docs/guide/node/rpc). Validator operation requires coordination with the Tempo team and includes a separate [validator failover](https://tempo.xyz/developers/docs/guide/node/validator-failover) path for backup infrastructure.

## RPC Node Path

* [System Requirements](https://tempo.xyz/developers/docs/guide/node/system-requirements) — Hardware, operating system, and runtime requirements for Tempo node software.
* [Installation](https://tempo.xyz/developers/docs/guide/node/installation) — Download, install, and prepare the Tempo node binary for supported platforms.
* [Run RPC and Standby Nodes](https://tempo.xyz/developers/docs/guide/node/rpc) — Configure and run nodes that serve JSON-RPC traffic or stay ready for validator failover.
* [Node Security](https://tempo.xyz/developers/docs/guide/node/security) — Harden node operations, network exposure, key handling, and runtime configuration.

## Validator Operations

* [Validator Overview](https://tempo.xyz/developers/docs/guide/node/validator) — Understand validator responsibilities and the operational path before onboarding.
* [Validator Onboarding](https://tempo.xyz/developers/docs/guide/node/validator-setup) — Set up validator software and prepare to participate in coordinated network operations.
* [Monitoring](https://tempo.xyz/developers/docs/guide/node/validator-monitoring) — Monitor validator health, status, failover, and lifecycle operations.
* [Troubleshooting](https://tempo.xyz/developers/docs/guide/node/validator-troubleshooting) — Debug validator issues, common failure modes, and operational questions.

## Releases

* [Upgrade Cadence](https://tempo.xyz/developers/docs/guide/node/upgrade-cadence) — Understand how Tempo node upgrades are planned, communicated, and rolled out.
* [Network Upgrades](https://tempo.xyz/developers/docs/guide/node/network-upgrades) — Track upgrade instructions, release notes, and node operator actions.
* [Changelog](https://tempo.xyz/developers/docs/changelog) — Review recent changes relevant to node operators and protocol users.