What gets installed
The installer creates a Windows Service named SynthosNode. The service runs in the background and starts automatically with Windows while the computer is on.
Official installer details
SYNTHOS security and node installer transparency
This page explains the SYNTHOS validator node installer in plain language so operators, email systems, and search engines can understand what is being installed.
The SYNTHOS node installer is user-authorized software for running a validator service. It does not ask for passwords, does not access wallets, does not mine cryptocurrency, and does not open inbound firewall ports.
What the node sends
The service sends outbound HTTPS heartbeats to the SYNTHOS backend. Each heartbeat is signed with the node's local Ed25519 key.
Where keys are stored
The service stores its local node key and status under C:\ProgramData\SynthosNode. The private key should stay on the operator's computer.
What it does not do
It does not request credentials, read browser passwords, access wallets, mine, open inbound ports, or require a SYNTHOS website login.
Operator controls
Install, verify, or remove the node
Install
Download the installer from the official SYNTHOS backend. Windows will ask for Administrator approval because the node is installed as a service.
Remove
To stop and remove the Windows Service later, open PowerShell as Administrator and run:
Stop-Service SynthosNode
sc.exe delete SynthosNodeLive verification