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 ## First time setup
 When you first open the wallet you will be prompted to set your node settings.
 
+You can either connect to an existing HSD (or Bob) node or you can run your own node.  
+If you want to run your own node you should select the `Run HSD` option.  
+This will take a few minutes to download and install HSD.
+
 You can get the API key from the HSD launch command or 
 in Bob wallet under settings > Wallet > API key.  
 If you change this key in HSD or Bob you will need to update it in FireWallet.