# Network Maintainers

Welcome to the network maintainers section of the Polkadot wiki. Here you will find information and guides to set up a node and run the network.

### Node[​](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-index#node) <a href="#node" id="node"></a>

* [Networks Guide](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-networks) - A list of the available Polkadot networks that you can connect to with a node.
* [Set up a Full Node](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-sync) - Get up and started by syncing a full node for the Kusama network. The steps in the guide will broadly apply also to any Substrate-based network (like Polkadot).
* [Set up WSS using Nginx](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-wss) - Set up a Secure WebSockets server for your node's WebSockets connection.

### Collator[​](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-index#collator) <a href="#collator" id="collator"></a>

* [Learn about Collators](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/learn-collator) - High level overview of collators and related links.

### Nominator[​](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-index#nominator) <a href="#nominator" id="nominator"></a>

* [Learn about Nominators](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/learn-nominator) - High level overview of nominators and related links.
* [Nomination Guide (Polkadot)](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-guides-how-to-nominate-polkadot) - Walkthrough on how to nominate on the Polkadot network.
* [Nomination Guide (Kusama)](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-guides-how-to-nominate-kusama) - Walkthrough on how to nominate on the Kusama canary network.
* [How to stop being a Nominator](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-guides-how-to-unbond) - Guide on how to stop nominating.

### Validator[​](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-index#validator) <a href="#validator" id="validator"></a>

* [Learn about Validators](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/learn-validator) - High level overview of validator and related links.
* [Validator Payouts](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-guides-validator-payout) - Overview on how validator rewards are calculated and paid.
* [Validation Guide (Polkadot)](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-guides-how-to-validate-polkadot) - Walkthrough on how to validate on the Polkadot network.
* [Validation Guide (Kusama)](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-guides-how-to-validate-kusama) - Walkthrough on how to validate on the Kusama canary network.
* [Using systemmd for the Validator Node](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-guides-how-to-systemd) - Configuring systemmd with the Validator node.
* [Secure Validator](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-guides-secure-validator) - Best tips and practices for validating.
* [How to use Polkadot Validator Setup](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-guides-how-to-use-polkadot-validator-setup) - Walkthrough on how to set up a validator securely.
* [How to upgrade a Validator Node](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-guides-how-to-upgrade) - Guide on upgrading your validator node.
* [How to Chill](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-guides-how-to-chill) - Walkthrough on how to chill as a validator.
* [How to Stop Validating](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-guides-how-to-stop-validating) - Proper way to stop validating.

### Governance[​](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-index#governance) <a href="#governance" id="governance"></a>

* [How to participate in Governance](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-guides-democracy) - Walkthrough on how to participate in governance.
* [How to join the Council](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-guides-how-to-join-council) - Step by step guide for running for the Council.
* [How to vote for a Councillor](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/maintain-guides-how-to-vote-councillor) - Step by step guide for voting for your favorite councillors.