Purpose
This article presents a step-by-step guide on how you can purchase a Node license from the Gala Store. Purchasing a Node license allows you to provide the infrastructure needed to perform certain tasks in the ecosystem. Whether it's Founder's Nodes helping run GalaChain or Last Expedition nodes hosting game matches, these all support their overall product accordingly, and you can earn rewards for doing so.
Assumptions Made
Procedure
Before purchasing a Node License, ensure you have sufficient $GALA or other accepted currency to cover the cost. If you need assistance in acquiring $GALA, refer to our article on Where to Get $GALA for guidance.
There are two methods for locating a specific type of node.
Method 1: Gala Account Navigation
1) Log into your Gala account.
2) Click on your profile picture located in the upper right corner of the screen.
3) From the dropdown menu, select the Nodes option.
4) You will be directed to a page where various nodes, including the Founder’s Node and game-specific nodes, such as the Planetary Node, are listed.
Method 2: Search Bar
1) Directly access the search bar located at the top of the screen.
2) Type the keyword "node" into the search bar.
3) The search results will display available nodes for purchase, allowing you to explore and select the desired node type.
Purchasing a Node
1) Once you have selected the Node license you wish to purchase, simply click the Buy Now button.
2) Tick the checkbox to confirm that you have read and agreed to our Terms of Service.
For certain node types, such as the Founder’s Node, you may need to tick the checkboxes confirming that you have read and agreed to our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and other relevant policies listed for the Node purchase before proceeding to click the Buy Now button.
3) Users who have linked a Web3 wallet to their account may be required to grant a wallet allowance request, similar to the example shown below. For more information on wallet allowances, please refer to the linked article:
4) After granting the wallet allowance request, users will see a pop-up notification from their MetaMask browser extension. To proceed, click the Confirm button within this MetaMask pop-up window.
5) If the transaction is not completed within 24 hours, please contact our support team for assistance. To submit a support ticket, follow the steps outlined in this ticket: How to Submit a Support Ticket?
6) Transaction successfully completed!