> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.spydra.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.spydra.app/how-to/private-network/nodes/create-node.md).

# Create Node

There are different types of Nodes that can be created for a Network on Spydra. Learn more about [Nodes](/products-overview/private-network/networks/nodes.md)

### Creating Node

* Navigate to the Network where you want to create Nodes
* Select NODES in the side menu

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* Click on Create Node

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* &#x20;Select the type of Node you want to create from Orderer, Peer and IPFS
* Enter the required details like Name, Organization, and Size of the Node.

  * Orderer Name can only contain lowercase Alphanumeric characters with a max length of 12.
  * Node size is based on the Network size. Please upgrade your Network Size, if you want to upgrade Node size.

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* Click on Create. A node will be created for the Network

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{% hint style="info" %}
Increasing or adding of new peer or orderer nodes is not allowed if the card is not added to your account.

[Adding a Card & Autopay](/billing-and-pricing/adding-a-card-and-autopay.md)
{% endhint %}