> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nodeorbit.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nodeorbit.com/gala/gala-getting-started.md).

# Gala - Getting Started

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/aJ78YTj1f9E>" %}
Check out JustNodes' walkthrough on setting up your Gala node
{% endembed %}

First step is to purchase a license from Gala's website.

Go to your Gala Node Dashboard, click API Key in the menu.  From here, click Generate API Key.  Ensure your node is activated.

You will simply submit your API key into the Node Orbit dashboard to get your node started.  Make sure the license is activated.

On the dashboard, ensure your Workload is running.  If no workloads were found, then your license may not have been activated.