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@ -24,25 +24,32 @@ The main menu (`Welcome to Monero` screen) will open. At the bottom left, click
![Advanced Mode](/img/resources/user-guides/en/remote_node/advanced_mode.avif){:width="600px"}
## Finding a public remote node
## Finding a remote node
First, you will need to find a public remote node to connect to. The website [moneroworld.com](https://moneroworld.com/#nodes) has some great resources about remote nodes, and the website [monero.fail](https://monero.fail) has a list of functioning remote nodes.
First, you will need to find a node to connect to.
## Configuring your wallet to connect to a custom public remote node
It is important to note that there are publicly advertised remote nodes which are run by malicious actors with the sole purpose of deanonymizing users.
It is highly recommended that you either A) Run your own node, or B) Use a Trusted remote node - one that is controlled by someone that you trust.
Though highly discouraged, you may opt to use an untrusted remote node. To maximize privacy, Tor or I2P nodes are preferred. The website [monero.fail](https://monero.fail) has a list of such nodes.
## Configuring your wallet to connect to a custom remote node
When opening your wallet, a pop up will appear with the option `Use custom settings`. Click on it, and you will be sent to `Settings` > `Node` page.
If you don't see this pop up, go to `Settings` > `Node` page.
![Configure Remote Node](/img/resources/user-guides/en/remote_node/remote_node_config.avif){:width="600px"}
On the following page, select `Remote Node`.
In the `Address` field you will enter the address (or IP) of the node that you want to connect to, and in `Port` field you will enter the port of the node.
Example: If a node is listed as `node.getmonero.org:18089`, the address is `node.getmonero.org` and the port is `18089`. Note: `node.getmonero.org:18089` is for illustration purposes only. It is not a real node address.
![Configure Remote Node 2](/img/resources/user-guides/en/remote_node/remote_node_config-2.avif){:width="600px"}
On this page select `Remote Node`.
If the node requires authentication, you can enter the username in `Daemon username` and the password in `Daemon password`.
In `Address` you should fill the address of the remote node that you want to connect to. This address might look like `node.moneroworld.com` or it could look like any IP address.
In `Port` you should fill the port of the remote node. If a remote node is listed as `node.moneroworld.com:18089`, the address is `node.moneroworld.com` and the port is `18089`. The default port is `18081`, but it can vary depending on the node you are connecting to.
If your remote node requires authentication, you can enter a username in `Daemon username` and a password in `Daemon password`.
Finally, click on `Connect` button and wait for your wallet to connect.
Finally, click on the `Connect` button and wait for your wallet to connect.