# OpenNode

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This section gives you an overview of how to make payments via OpenNode through Juspay Hyperswitch
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### About

OpenNode makes it easy to accept bitcoin payments or send bitcoin payouts while gaining access to a global user base. They provide every business with access to instant, secure, low-cost bitcoin payments. To know more about payment methods supported by OpenNode via Hyperswitch, visit [here](https://hyperswitch.io/pm-list).

### Activating OpenNode via Hyperswitch

#### Prerequisites

1. You need to be registered with OpenNode in order to proceed. In case you aren't, you can quickly set up your OpenNode account [here](https://www.opennode.com/).
2. You should have a registered Hyperswitch account. You can access your account from the [Hyperswitch dashboard](https://app.hyperswitch.io/).
3. The OpenNode API key can be found in your OpenNode dashboard.
4. Select all the payment methods you wish to use OpenNode for. Ensure that this is the same as the ones configured on your OpenNode dashboard.

[Steps](https://docs.hyperswitch.io/hyperswitch-cloud/connectors/activate-connector-on-hyperswitch) to activate OpenNode on Hyperswitch control center.


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