Flash Node Passes

This guide covers the authentication process specifically for Flash Pass holders.

What is Flash Pass?

Flash Pass is a limited-access tier that provides entry to exclusive Flash-only RPC node locations. It's designed for users who need access to specific high-demand locations at a lower entry point.

Flash Pass Characteristics

Feature	Flash Pass
Renewal Fee	$60
Rate Limit	Up to 400 Request per Second
Request Limit	Unlimited
Pass ID Format	F{number} (e.g., F123)
Double IP	Not available
Max authentications	1 IP total
Location access	Flash-only locations exclusively

Flash-Only Locations

Flash Pass holders can only authenticate to these locations:

Location	Blockchain
Los Angeles	Solana
London	Solana
Salt Lake City	Solana
Frankfurt	Binance Smart Chain

Important: Flash Pass cannot access any other locations. Attempting to select non-Flash locations will result in an error.

Single IP Limitation

Unlike other pass types, Flash Pass has a strict one IP per pass limitation:

• You can only authenticate one IP address total with your Flash Pass

• This IP can be at any one Flash-only location

• To change locations, you must first delete your existing authentication

Step-by-Step Authentication

1

Start the Process

Open a Direct Message with the Auth Bot and type:

!rpc auth

2

Select Your Flash Pass

From the dropdown menu, select your Flash Pass (shown as F{number}).

Subscription Check: If your Flash Pass subscription has expired, you'll need to renew before proceeding.

3

Choose a Flash Location

Select from the available Flash-only locations:

Los Angeles 🇺🇸
London 🇬🇧
Salt Lake City (Flash) 🇺🇸
Frankfurt BSC 🇩🇪

If you select a non-Flash location you'll receive an error message:

"You can only authenticate to Los Angeles or London with your Flash Pass."

4

Enter Your IP Address

Click Auth and enter your public IPv4 address.

IP requirements:

• Valid IPv4 format (e.g., 203.0.113.50)

• Must be a public IP address

• Cannot be private IP ranges (10.x.x.x, 172.16-31.x.x, 192.168.x.x)

5

Confirmation

Upon successful authentication you will see:

"Authed IP: [your IP]" "Node URL in #node-urls"

Changing Your Authenticated Location

Since Flash Pass only allows one IP total, to change your location:

1. Delete your current authentication using !rpc delete

2. Select your Flash Pass entry from the list

3. Click Delete to remove it

4. Run !rpc auth again

5. Select your new desired Flash location

Creating Rentals with Flash Pass

Flash Pass holders can rent out their authentication slot. The pricing tier for Flash rentals is lower than Thor Pass rentals:

Flash Pass Rental Pricing (Check discord server for recent pricing)

Period	IP Updates	Flash Pass Price
2 Hours	2	0.25 SOL
1 Day	3	0.5 SOL
1 Week	5	1 SOL
1 Month	9	2 SOL

How to Create a Flash Rental

1. Run !rpc auth and select your Flash Pass

2. Choose a Flash-only location

3. Click Rent instead of Auth

4. Enter:

   • Renter's Discord ID

   • Rental period (2H, 1D, 1W, or 1M)

   • Payment transaction ID

Note: While you have an active rental, you cannot authenticate your own IP until the rental expires.

Common Error Messages (FAQ)

"You can only authenticate to Los Angeles or London with your Flash Pass"

You selected a location that is not Flash-exclusive. Choose from: Los Angeles, London, Salt Lake City (Flash), or Frankfurt BSC.

"You already authenticated one IP address for your Flash Pass"

Flash Pass only allows one IP total. To authenticate a new IP:

1. Run !rpc delete

2. Remove your existing authentication

3. Try !rpc auth again

"This location is exclusive to Flash Pass only"

This message appears for non-Flash pass holders trying to access Flash locations. Only Flash Pass can access these locations.

Flash Pass vs Other Passes

Comparison	Flash Pass	Thor Pass Types
Locations	Flash-only (4)	All general (many)
Max IPs	1 total	4 to Unlimited
Double IP	No	Elite
Rental pricing	Lower tier	Higher tier
Best for	Specific location needs	Flexible multi-location

Tips for Flash Pass Holders

1. Choose wisely - Since you only get one IP, pick the location closest to your infrastructure

2. Check latency - Before authenticating, verify which Flash location offers the best latency for your needs

3. Consider rentals - If you need temporary access to other locations, you can rent slots from other pass holders

4. Plan changes - Remember that changing locations requires deleting and re-authenticating

Next Steps

• Managing Your Authentication - Learn to update and delete your IP

• RPC Node Locations and URLs

• Renewal Guide

• Rental System Guide - Rent additional locations from other users

• Troubleshooting - Solutions for common issues