> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.helius.dev/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Dedicated Nodes FAQs

> Get answers to the most common questions about dedicated Solana nodes including purchasing, management, and troubleshooting

## Purchasing Nodes

<Accordion title="Where are dedicated nodes located?">
  **NA**: Pittsburgh, Newark, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Vancouver

  **Europe**: Dublin, London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt

  **Asia**: Tokyo, Singapore
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<Accordion title="When will new dedicated nodes become available?">
  Join our [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/6GXdee3gBj), [Telegram](https://t.me/helius_help) support channel, and follow us on [X](https://x.com/helius) for updates.
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<Accordion title="Can I enable gRPC after purchasing a dedicated node?">
  Yes—open a [ticket](https://dashboard.helius.dev/support) and we'll enable it for you.
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<Accordion title="Do dedicated nodes have Solana archival access?">
  No—dedicated nodes provide roughly 48 hours of history. Use a standard plan for older data.
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## Managing Nodes

<Accordion title="Can I rotate my dedicated node's API key?">
  Yes—provide your host ID and [support](https://www.helius.dev/docs/support) team will provision a new key.
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<Accordion title="Should I keep my dedicated node after migrating to LaserStream?">
  Usually not. LaserStream plus shared RPC covers most needs.
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## Troubleshooting Nodes

<Accordion title="Why isn't my node working?">
  Check the node status in your dashboard and verify your endpoint URL is correct. Common issues include network connectivity, incorrect API keys, or temporary node maintenance. If problems persist, [contact support](https://www.helius.dev/docs/support) with your node details.
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<Accordion title="Why has gRPC stopped working?">
  gRPC may be disabled during node maintenance or due to resource constraints. Check your dashboard for node status, verify your gRPC configuration, and ensure your client is using the correct connection parameters. [Contact support](https://www.helius.dev/docs/support) if the issue persists.
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<Accordion title="Why is my dedicated node unhealthy?">
  Common causes include OS auto-updates, restarts, or out-of-memory events. You'll automatically switch to a backup endpoint while the node recovers.
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