# What is a token and how do I generate it, thank you

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**Created:** [July 14, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.flow.com/t/what-is-a-token-and-how-do-i-generate-it-thank-you/2196 "2021-07-14T17:29:12Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 14, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.flow.com/t/what-is-a-token-and-how-do-i-generate-it-thank-you/2196/1 "2021-07-14T17:29:12Z")

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Hello, everyone. I read the node startup document, and then I don’t quite understand what the token mentioned here refers to. If I want to run multiple nodes, how do I have a token and how to generate multiple keys from the token.  
Thank you!

> **[Node Bootstrap | Flow Developer Portal](https://developers.flow.com/references/run-and-secure/node-operation/node-bootstrap)**
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> How to get started running a node on Flow

> If you’re running multiple nodes, you only need one token - it can be used to generate multiple keys.  
> Please use the following pattern when generating your token `mainnet-10-yourname` (you can pick any name, it just helps us keep track of the most recent keys you’ve sent and would like us to include in the bootstrapping process)