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GPUFlow Documentation

Account Setup

Create your GPUFlow provider account and link your running hardware to start earning.

Step 1: Create account

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Visit the GPUFlow dashboard at gpuflow.app/dashboard and create your account.

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Connect a Web3 wallet for the fastest setup:

  1. Click Connect Wallet
  2. Choose your wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect, Coinbase Wallet)
  3. Approve the connection in your wallet
  4. Sign the authentication message (no transaction fees)

Email registration method

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If you prefer traditional signup:

  1. Click Sign Up with Email
  2. Enter email address and create password
  3. Check email for verification link
  4. Complete email verification

Step 2: Complete your profile

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Fill out your provider profile:

Required information:

  • Display name (shown to potential renters)
  • Location (country/region for legal compliance)
  • Provider type (Individual, Business, Institution)

Optional but recommended:

  • Profile photo (increases trust and rental rates)
  • Bio describing your setup and experience
  • Contact preferences for renter communication

Step 3: Verify your account

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Higher verification levels earn more:

Basic verification (required):

  • Email confirmation
  • Phone number (SMS verification)

Enhanced verification (recommended):

  • Government ID upload and verification
  • Address confirmation
  • Business registration (for commercial providers)

Benefits of enhanced verification:

  • 15-25% higher average rental rates
  • Priority placement in search results
  • Access to enterprise customer segment
  • Higher daily transaction limits
Section titled “Step 4: Link your hardware”

Your running provider agent should appear in the dashboard:

  1. Go to Providers → Hardware
  2. Find your device in “Available to Claim” section
  3. Verify the hardware specs match your system
  4. Click Claim This Device
  5. Set a friendly name for your hardware

Step 5: Payment preferences

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Configure how you want to receive earnings:

Supported networks:

  • Polygon (recommended): Low fees, fast payments
  • Ethereum: Higher fees but maximum compatibility
  • Arbitrum: Ethereum Layer 2 with reduced costs
  • Base: Coinbase’s optimistic rollup

Payment tokens:

  • USDC: Most stable option, preferred by most providers
  • USDT: Alternative stablecoin
  • ETH/MATIC: Native network tokens
  • DAI: Decentralized stablecoin

Payout schedule:

  • Automatic: Weekly on Sundays at midnight UTC
  • Minimum: $25 equivalent to avoid excessive fees
  • Manual: Available anytime for amounts over $10

What’s next

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Your account is ready. Now you can:

  1. Create your first GPU listing
  2. Set pricing and availability
  3. Start earning from your hardware

Account security

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Keep your account secure:

  • Enable two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • Use a strong, unique password
  • Keep your wallet’s seed phrase private and backed up
  • Never share your API keys or login credentials
  • Monitor your account regularly for unauthorized activity