Home Screen Guide
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The Home screen is the main dashboard of the Datagram Desktop App. It gives you a quick overview of your account, earnings, and connection status. From here, you can see how many points you’ve earned, check which services are running, connect to the network, and manage your account settings.
It also lets you copy your referral code to invite friends, reconnect to the Datagram Network if needed, and track how long each service has been active. Everything you need to start earning and stay connected is available on this screen in one place.
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At the top of the Home screen, you’ll see your Alpha Testnet Earnings, broken into two sections:
All time: Shows the total number of points you’ve earned since joining.
Today: Displays the points you’ve earned so far for the current day.
This lets you track both long-term progress and daily performance at a glance.
Just below your earnings, you’ll see a section that lists the active Datagram services on your device—currently UDP.
For each service:
Task shows the name of the service (e.g., UDP with AI coming soon).
Status displays its current state. If it says "IDLE," that means it’s connected but not actively sharing resources at the moment. In this state your node is eligible to earn uptime rewards.
Uptime shows how long the service has been connected and eligible to earn uptime rewards, measured in days, hours, and minutes.
This section helps you understand which services are live and how long they’ve been running.
At the bottom left of the services section, you’ll see your network status. If it shows “Connected” with a green icon, your app is linked to the Datagram Network and ready to earn rewards. If disconnected, the app will try to reconnect, or you can manually reconnect from the account menu.
On the right side, you’ll find a “Go to Dashboard” button. Clicking this will open the full web-based Datagram Dashboard in your browser, where you can explore advanced analytics, manage your profile, and track detailed referral and earnings stats.
At the bottom of the Home screen, you’ll see the referral section. Here you can:
View your number of Confirmed Referrals
Click the “Copy link” button to copy your referral code
Share this code with friends to invite them to the Datagram Network. As they become active users, you’ll start earning extra rewards based on their participation.
You can close the menu at any time by clicking the "X" in the top-right corner of the sidebar.
When you click the menu button, the following options appear—here’s what each one does:
1. Refresh
This let's you refresh your connection for the latest in points earnings and uptime.
2. Account
This opens your account section, where you can view details like your profile information and connected license, confirming that your device is properly linked to the Datagram Network.
You can also update your username here. Usernames are a secure way to publicly display node operators, such as on the Leaderboard.
3. App Settings
This section lets you adjust how the app behaves. You can:
Choose whether the app starts automatically when your computer turns on
Manage permissions related to your network usage
Change other basic preferences depending on your setup These settings help you personalize the app to suit your system and usage style.
4. FAQ
If you have any questions or run into something you don’t understand, this section provides quick answers. It opens a help page (or a browser link) with commonly asked questions and simple explanations.
5. About Datagram
This section gives you an overview of what Datagram is, why it exists, and how it works. You can also find:
Version number of the app you're using
Legal information or terms of use
Background about the project
The App Settings section allows you to manage how the Datagram Desktop App behaves on your device. It helps you customize how and when the app runs, check your current connection status, and manage software updates.
1. Enable Auto Start
This setting allows the app to start automatically every time you turn on your computer. When enabled, the Datagram app will run in the background without needing to be launched manually. This is useful if you want to stay consistently connected and keep earning without extra steps.
2. Enable Auto Update
With this option enabled, the app will automatically check for new versions and install them in the background. This ensures that you’re always using the latest and most secure version of the application without needing to update manually.
3. Node Connection Status
This section displays whether your node is currently connected to the Datagram Network. If the status shows “Node connected” with a green check mark, your system is online and ready to earn rewards. If needed, you can disconnect manually by clicking the “Disconnect” button.
4. Software Version
Here you’ll see the current version of the app you’re using. If a newer version is available, you’ll receive a notification in this section.
You can update the app by clicking the “Update Datagram” button. Staying updated ensures you get the latest features, performance improvements, and security fixes.
5. Legal Links
Join Datagram
Located in the top-right corner, the Menu button opens a sidebar with additional options. These let you manage your account, adjust settings, and learn more about Datagram. For more information regarding the menu, navigate to the Section.
If you want more information regarding the App settings, refer to the “” section
At the bottom of the screen, you’ll find links to the and . These documents explain how your data is handled and the rules for using the platform.
If you’re not already using Datagram, download the desktop app for rewards and
