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Client Quickstart Guide

Welcome to RenderOnNodes. As a Compute Client (Artist), you can connect your wallet and immediately distribute your rendering tasks to a global fleet of GPUs without renting servers or signing contracts.

Follow these 3 easy steps to start your first network render.

Step 1: Connect Your Wallet​

The RenderOnNodes platform uses the Solana blockchain strictly for logging transactions and handling secure escrows. You do not need to understand crypto to use it.

  1. Navigate to the Web Portal (app.renderonnodes.com).
  2. Click Connect Wallet in the top right corner.
  3. Select your provider (e.g., Phantom) and approve the connection.
  4. Ensure your wallet has RON tokens to pay for compute, and a tiny fraction of SOL (e.g., $0.05) to pay for the system's ledger logging fees.

Step 2: Prepare Your Scene​

If your 3D scene references external images, caches, or HDRIs on your local hard drive, the remote network GPUs won't be able to find them. You must pack your scene before uploading.

  1. Open your project in Blender.
  2. Go to File > External Data > Pack Resources.
  3. Save your .blend file.

For detailed instructions on optimizing your scene for speed, read the Scene Preparation Guide.

Step 3: Launch Your Render​

  1. On the web portal, navigate to the Client Dashboard.
  2. Click the New Render Job button.
  3. Upload your packed .blend file.
  4. Define your desired resolution and sample count.
  5. Click Submit.

The network will automatically lock your RON escrow and distribute your frames to the network. You can watch your frames complete in real-time under the Active Jobs tab!

Next Steps​

Want to learn exactly how to manage running jobs and download your final products? Read the Creating & Managing Jobs guide.