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

# Connect to Chiliz Chain

There are two ways to connect your project to Chiliz Chain:

* Using an RPC endpoint -- Mainnet or Testnet.
* Running your own Chiliz Chain node.

You can use RPC endpoints to interact with a node directly over HTTP or websockets.

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[Connect using RPC](/develop/basics/connect-to-chiliz-chain/connect-using-rpc.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

You can also run your own Chiliz Chain node, which provides greater control and privacy but demands more technical skill and resources.

{% content-ref url="/pages/9YZsEmPaaQYP2h1RqyS1" %}
[Run a Chiliz Chain Node](/develop/basics/connect-to-chiliz-chain/run-a-chiliz-chain-node.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

If you are a Chiliz Chain Validator, here a guide on how to run your own validator node:

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[Running a Validator node](/learn/about-validators/running-a-validator-node.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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