# Join a public network

You can currently join the Ethereum and Bitcoin networks.

To join the Ethereum main or test network:

1. Select a project and click Get started or Join network.
2. Under Blockchain protocol, select Ethereum.
3. Under Blockchain network, select Mainnet or Ropsten Testnet. Click Next.
4. Select whether to run a shared or a dedicated node.
5. Under Cloud hosting provider, select your preferred provider.
6. Under Region, select the region for your deployment.
7. Review your changes and click Join network.

To join the Bitcoin main network:

1. Select a project and click Get started or Join network.
2. Under Blockchain protocol, select Bitcoin.
3. Under Blockchain network, select Mainnet. Click Next.
4. Select whether to run a shared or a dedicated node.
5. Under Cloud hosting provider, select your preferred provider.
6. Under Region, select the region for your deployment.
7. Review your changes and click Join network.

The node status will change from Pending to Running once deployed.