# Setting RPC Nodes

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Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Nodes are how you communicate with and receive information from the blockchain. Sometimes RPC nodes can go down and you might want to change to another one to troubleshoot issues.
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### Prerequisites

* You have either [created](https://terminalwallet-cli.gitbook.io/terminal-wallet/first-time-setup/creating-a-new-wallet) or [imported](https://terminalwallet-cli.gitbook.io/terminal-wallet/first-time-setup/import-an-existing-wallet) a wallet

### Customizing RPC Nodes Walkthrough

#### 1. Navigate to 'Edit RPC Providers' with the arrow keys and press Enter to proceed.

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#### 2. To disable an RPC node, navigate to it and press Enter.&#x20;

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#### 3.  Press Enter to confirm

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#### 4. To add a custom RPC, press Enter on 'Add Custom RPC'

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#### 5. Paste in the URL of the custom RPC node

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#### 6. The new RPC node has been added to the list and can be toggled with the Enter key&#x20;

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