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

# Nodes and Services

> Nodes as a Service

Connect to nodes and services in the Celo Ecosystem.

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## Run a Node

Running your own Celo node gives you direct access to the blockchain without relying on third-party services. This provides enhanced privacy, reliability, and control over your interactions with the Celo network. Follow [this guide](/operate/operators/run-node) to set up and run your own RPC endpoint, which includes detailed instructions for configuration, deployment, and maintenance of your Celo L2 node infrastructure.

## Use a Community RPC Node

As part of the [migration from L1 to L2](/learn/history), Celo Validators have become [Community RPC providers](/contribute-to-celo/community-rpc-nodes/community-rpc-node).
They are discoverable through the following:

* Install [Celo CLI](/cli/) at version 6.1.0 or later. Then run: `celocli network:community-rpc-nodes`.
* [Vido Node Explorer](https://dev.vido.atalma.io/celo/rpc)
* [Celo Community RPC Gateway](https://celo-community.org/)
* [Stakely Celo RPC Load Balancer](https://celo-json-rpc.stakely.io)

## Forno

[Forno](/build/tools/nodes/forno) is a cLabs hosted node service for interacting with the Celo network. This allows you to connect to the Celo Blockchain without having to run your own node.

Forno has HTTP and WebSocket endpoints that you can use to query current Celo data or post transactions that you would like to broadcast to the network. The service runs full nodes in non-archive mode, so you can query the current state of the blockchain, but cannot access the historic state.

## As a Service

Free and paid RPC endpoint hosting.

### Alchemy

[Alchemy](https://docs.alchemy.com/reference/celo-chain-api-quickstart) is a popular API provider and developer platform. Its robust, free tier offers access to enhanced features like SDKs and enhanced APIs and hosted OP Mainnet and testnet nodes.

#### **Supported Networks**

* Celo Mainnet
* Celo Sepolia (Testnet)

<Card href="https://docs.alchemy.com/reference/celo-chain-api-quickstart" arrow title="Alchemy">
  [https://docs.alchemy.com/reference/celo-chain-api-quickstart](https://docs.alchemy.com/reference/celo-chain-api-quickstart)
</Card>

### Ankr

Featuring open access to a Public RPC API layer, Ankr Protocol provides reliable, load balanced access to node clusters from anywhere in the world.

#### Supported Networks

* Celo Mainnet
* Celo Sepolia (Testnet)

<Card href="https://www.ankr.com/rpc/celo/" arrow title="Ankr">
  [https://www.ankr.com/rpc/celo/](https://www.ankr.com/rpc/celo/)
</Card>

### dRPC

dRPC is AI-powered infrastructure for apps and chains. \[dRPC]'s NodeCloud ([https://drpc.org/docs/celo-api](https://drpc.org/docs/celo-api)) load-balanced RPC endpoints give you fast, reliable access to Celo and 180+ networks. Built for scale with flat-rate pricing (20 CUs/method) and PAYG starting at \$10 in crypto. No renewing packages, hidden upgrades, or extra fees. Free tier available. Plug in and start building.

#### Supported Networks

* Celo Mainnet
* Celo Sepolia (Testnet)

<Card href="https://drpc.org/chainlist/celo-mainnet-rpc" arrow title="dRPC">
  [https://drpc.org/chainlist/celo-mainnet-rpc](https://drpc.org/chainlist/celo-mainnet-rpc)
</Card>

### Infura

[Infura](https://docs.metamask.io/services/reference/celo/) (by MetaMask) is an RPC end point provider that supports Celo and several other EVM L1s. Infura's node infrastructure powers some of the biggest projects today.

#### Supported Networks

* Celo Mainnet

<Card href="https://www.infura.io/networks/celo" arrow title="Infura">
  [https://www.infura.io/networks/celo](https://www.infura.io/networks/celo)
</Card>

### Quicknode

[Quicknode](https://www.quicknode.com/chains/celo) is an enterprise grade node service with a dashboard, metrics, security controls, customer support and no rate limits (pay-as-you-go).

#### Supported Networks

* Celo Mainnet

<Card href="https://www.quicknode.com/docs/celo" arrow title="Quicknode">
  [https://www.quicknode.com/docs/celo](https://www.quicknode.com/docs/celo)
</Card>

### Lava

[Lava](https://docs.lavanet.xyz) is a multi-chain RPC provider. They also provide managed and decentralized options for your applications.

#### Supported Networks

* Celo Mainnet

<Card href="https://docs.lavanet.xyz" arrow title="Lava">
  [https://docs.lavanet.xyz](https://docs.lavanet.xyz)
</Card>

### thirdweb

[thirdweb](https://thirdweb.com/celo) provides RPC endpoints alongside its contract deployment and SDK tooling.

#### Supported Networks

* Celo Mainnet
* Celo Sepolia (Testnet)

<Card href="https://thirdweb.com/celo" arrow title="thirdweb">
  [https://thirdweb.com/celo](https://thirdweb.com/celo)
</Card>

### Pocket

[Pocket Network](https://pocket.network/) is compatible with any network/blockchain (RelayChain) that uses the RPC standard.

#### Supported Networks

* Celo Mainnet

<Card href="https://docs.pocket.network/developers/supported-chains" arrow title="POKT">
  [https://docs.pocket.network/developers/supported-chains](https://docs.pocket.network/developers/supported-chains)
</Card>

### Tatum

[Tatum](https://docs.tatum.io/reference/rpc-celo) provides lightning-fast RPC nodes, data APIs, a powerful SDK, and a whole lot more.

#### Supported Networks

* Celo Mainnet

<Card href="https://tatum.io/chain/celo" arrow title="Tatum">
  [https://tatum.io/chain/celo](https://tatum.io/chain/celo)
</Card>

### Chainstack

[Chainstack](https://docs.chainstack.com/docs/celo-tooling) provides global load-balanced nodes for Celo. A free developer plan is available with an easy social login (e.g. GitHub). You can also top up your balance with crypto.

#### Supported Networks

* Celo Mainnet

<Card href="https://chainstack.com/build-better-with-celo/" arrow title="Chainstack">
  [https://chainstack.com/build-better-with-celo/](https://chainstack.com/build-better-with-celo/)
</Card>

### All That Node

[All that node](https://docs.allthatnode.com/reference/quickstart-celo) supports public and private RPC nodes. They offer free private RPC nodes up to 10,000 requests/day and you can upgrade your plan as needed.
You can also claim Celo Sepolia funds from the faucet in the site without signing up.

#### Supported Networks

* Celo Mainnet
* Celo Sepolia (Testnet)

<Card href="https://www.allthatnode.com/celo.dsrv" arrow title="All That Node">
  [https://www.allthatnode.com/celo.dsrv](https://www.allthatnode.com/celo.dsrv)
</Card>

### Dwellir

Dwellir provides scalable RPC nodes to power Web3 developers with high-speed, affordable infrastructure.

#### Supported Networks

* Celo Mainnet

<Card href="https://www.dwellir.com/networks/celo" arrow title="Dwellir">
  [https://www.dwellir.com/networks/celo](https://www.dwellir.com/networks/celo)
</Card>

### OnFinality

[OnFinality](https://onfinality.io) provides the ultimate reliable RPC nodes endpoint that can power your app as it grows

#### Supported Networks

* Celo Mainnet

<Card href="https://onfinality.io/networks/celo" arrow title="OnFinality">
  [https://onfinality.io/networks/celo](https://onfinality.io/networks/celo)
</Card>

### GetBlock

[GetBlock](https://getblock.io/) is a Tier 1 RPC node provider and comprehensive Web3 infrastructure layer offering lightning-fast access to Celo. Ideal for stable and scalable applications, the blockchain is available for both Shared and Dedicated Nodes users with multi-regional deployment (New York, Singapore, Frankfurt), high uptime (99.9%+), low latency, and best-in-class support.

#### Supported Networks

* Celo Mainnet
* Celo Sepolia (Testnet)

<Card href="https://getblock.io/nodes/celo/" arrow title="GetBlock">
  [https://getblock.io/nodes/celo/](https://getblock.io/nodes/celo/)
</Card>

### NOWNodes

[NOWNodes](https://nownodes.io/) is a managed RPC provider. Their Celo endpoints support debug methods.

#### Supported Networks

* Celo Mainnet

<Card href="https://nownodes.io/nodes/celo-celo" arrow title="NOWNodes">
  [https://nownodes.io/nodes/celo-celo](https://nownodes.io/nodes/celo-celo)
</Card>

### node101

[node101](https://node101.io/en/rpc/celo) provides paid Celo JSON-RPC access and managed dedicated nodes. Services include distributed request handling, infrastructure monitoring, and 24/7 technical support. The 101 Dashboard and incident reports are available on Business, Expert, and Enterprise plans. Archive nodes and testnet RPC are available on request. Dedicated deployments can be scoped in Türkiye, Europe, and the United States.

#### Supported networks

* Celo Mainnet
* Celo Sepolia (available on request)

<Card href="https://node101.io/en/rpc/celo" arrow title="node101">
  View Celo plans and request access
</Card>

### PublicNode

[PublicNode](https://www.publicnode.com) by Allnodes provides fast, free, and privacy-first RPC endpoints for Celo.

#### Supported Networks

* Celo Mainnet

<Card href="https://celo.publicnode.com" arrow title="PublicNode">
  [https://celo.publicnode.com](https://celo.publicnode.com)
</Card>

### BoltRPC

[BoltRPC](https://boltrpc.io) is a multi-chain RPC provider operated by [Matrixed.Link](https://matrixed.link). Celo Mainnet endpoints support HTTPS, WebSocket, and debug methods; archive access is available on request for qualifying plans. Paid plans only, with a 14-day trial.

#### Supported networks

* Celo Mainnet

<Card href="https://boltrpc.io/networks/celo" arrow title="BoltRPC">
  [https://boltrpc.io/networks/celo](https://boltrpc.io/networks/celo)
</Card>


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