diff --git a/book/src/testnet-participation.md b/book/src/testnet-participation.md index 84cd7a10d6..420dc57225 100644 --- a/book/src/testnet-participation.md +++ b/book/src/testnet-participation.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ validator node. Please note some of the information and instructions described here may change in future releases. -### Beta Testnet Overview +### Overview The testnet features a validator running at testnet.solana.com, which serves as the entrypoint to the cluster for your validator. @@ -18,6 +18,9 @@ should the hourly automated cluster sanity test fail. There is a **#validator-support** Discord channel available to reach other testnet participants, https://discord.gg/pquxPsq. +Also we'd love it if you choose to register your validator node with us at +https://forms.gle/LfFscZqJELbuUP139. + ### Machine Requirements Since the testnet is not intended for stress testing of max transaction throughput, a higher-end machine with a GPU is not necessary to participate. @@ -175,8 +178,9 @@ $ solana-keygen pubkey ./config-local/fullnode-vote-keypair.json ``` ### Sharing Metrics From Your Validator -If you'd like to share metrics perform the following steps before starting the -validator node: +If you have obtained a metrics username/password from the Solana maintainers to +help us monitor the health of the testnet, please perform the following steps +before starting the validator node to activate metrics reporting: ```bash export u="username obtained from the Solana maintainers" export p="password obtained from the Solana maintainers"