Your earnings depend on how much traffic passes through your node. Here are the main factors that can help increase your income:
1. Enable more traffic types
In your Node settings, you can choose which services to allow.
The more options you enable, the higher your earning potential.
If you prefer safer traffic, we recommend starting with verified B2B services.
2. Internet speed and stability
Faster and more stable connections allow more traffic to flow through your node.
Avoid heavy downloads or streaming on the same connection, since this reduces the quality of service for users.
3. Location and demand
Income can vary by region. Some locations receive more demand than others, depending on what network users need at the time.
This is similar to mining: as more nodes join, individual earnings may adjust, but the network overall becomes stronger and more reliable.
4. Keep your node online
Run your node 24/7 if possible. Many user sessions can be long, and disconnecting means losing that traffic to another node.
Make sure your node shows as online in your NodeUI and on mystnodes.com.
5. Correct configuration
If you are not receiving traffic, double-check your setup. Sometimes a router or firewall may block Mysterium traffic.
💡 Note: MystNodes is not very demanding on your CPU. The most important factor is your bandwidth and how consistently your node is online.