# My node shows offline

Run these checks in order. They match the [setup check](https://micronodes.noderr.xyz/#setup-check) on the micronodes site.

## 1. Does your node have a wallet?

The app creates it on first launch.

## 2. Does it have its free Utility NFT?

The app claims it for you once the wallet exists. No wallet means no NFT, so step 1 comes first.

## 3. Is it staying online?

An hour counts when your node is online for at least 45 minutes of it and your wallet holds its Utility NFT.

- **Windows:** "Keep node running" is on from the first start. Leave it on.
- **Mac:** leave the app running. It lives in the menu bar.
- **Linux:** without a desktop it runs headless. With a desktop, turn on "Start at login" in the dashboard.
- **Chrome, Edge or Brave:** your node runs while your browser is open.

## Before you reinstall anything

Back up your wallet with **"Back up wallet"** (Windows) or **"Back up / restore wallet"** (Chrome), so a reinstall keeps the same node.

Still offline? Ask the team in the [Noderr Discord](https://discord.gg/bPznF37J2e).