> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bitbanana.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bitbanana.app/setup/connect-a-lightning-node/mynode.md).

# myNode

[myNode](https://mynodebtc.com/) aims to be the easiest way to run a dedicated, easy to use, Bitcoin Node and Lightning Wallet!

### Connect to LND via Tor:

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In your myNode GUI, open the LND connect page and enter your myNode password
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Choose "Lightning (gRPC + Tor)"
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Scan the QR code with BitBanana or copy/paste the lndconnect URL
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### Connect to LND via Tailscale:

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On your myNode, go to the Network section of the Marketplace and install the Tailscale app
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Install the Tailscale app on your android phone
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Create a Tailscale account
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In your myNode GUI, open the LND connect page and enter your myNode password
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Choose "Lightning (gRPC + Tor)"
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Scan the QR code with BitBanana or copy/paste the lndconnect URL
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In BitBanana navigate to <mark style="background-color:orange;">Main menu --> Nodes</mark> and select the node you have just added
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Click on "Change data"
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Replace the host with the Tailscale IP address of your node
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If you want the Tailscale VPN to automatically start whenever you use the node, choose Tailscale under VPN-Automation
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Turn off "Certificate Verfication" (If you don't want to do this, you will have to add the Tailscale IP to "tlsextraip=" in your lnd.conf and regenerate the certificate)
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Save the changes
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