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<div style="display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; margin: 0 0 36px;">Dear LightNode Users,</div>

<p style="margin: 0 0 24px; font-size: 16px; color: #2a2a2a;">According to notifications from Iraqi network operators <strong style="color: #121212;">Hulum, Earthlink, and Zain</strong>, the Iraqi government has scheduled temporary internet shutdowns during the <strong style="color: #121212;">2025&ndash;2026 academic year Grade 12 second-round examinations</strong>. During the scheduled periods, network connectivity for LightNode services in Iraq may be temporarily interrupted or unavailable.</p>

<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin: 8px 0 18px; color: #121212; line-height: 1.3;">Scheduled Internet Shutdown</h2>
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<div style="display: flex; gap: 14px; padding: 8px 0; font-size: 15.5px; border-top: 0;"><span style="width: 170px; flex-shrink: 0; color: #666; font-weight: 600;">Time (UTC+8)</span> <strong style="color: #121212;">11:20 AM &ndash; 12:10 PM</strong> daily</div>
<div style="display: flex; gap: 14px; padding: 8px 0; font-size: 15.5px; border-top: 1px dashed #dde6f5;"><span style="width: 170px; flex-shrink: 0; color: #666; font-weight: 600;">Duration</span> ~50 minutes per day</div>
<div style="display: flex; gap: 14px; padding: 8px 0; font-size: 15.5px; border-top: 1px dashed #dde6f5;"><span style="width: 170px; flex-shrink: 0; color: #666; font-weight: 600;">Affected Region</span> Iraq (LightNode Iraq nodes)</div>
<div style="display: flex; gap: 14px; padding: 8px 0; font-size: 15.5px; border-top: 1px dashed #dde6f5;"><span style="width: 170px; flex-shrink: 0; color: #666; font-weight: 600;">Cause</span> Government-mandated network shutdown</div>
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin: 8px 0 18px; color: #121212; line-height: 1.3;">Affected Dates</h2>
<p style="margin: 0 0 24px; font-size: 16px; color: #2a2a2a;">The interruptions will occur on the following dates:</p>
<p style="margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px; color: #2a2a2a;"><strong style="color: #121212;">August 2026:</strong></p>
<div style="display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 0 0 24px;"><span style="display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: #0f7aff; color: #fff; border: 1px solid #0f7aff; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 4px;">Aug 26</span> <span style="display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: #f0f5ff; color: #0a5ed6; border: 1px solid #d6e4ff; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 4px;">Aug 27</span> <span style="display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: #f0f5ff; color: #0a5ed6; border: 1px solid #d6e4ff; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 4px;">Aug 29</span> <span style="display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: #f0f5ff; color: #0a5ed6; border: 1px solid #d6e4ff; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 4px;">Aug 30</span> <span style="display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: #f0f5ff; color: #0a5ed6; border: 1px solid #d6e4ff; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 4px;">Aug 31</span></div>
<p style="margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px; color: #2a2a2a;"><strong style="color: #121212;">September 2026:</strong></p>
<div style="display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 0 0 24px;"><span style="display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: #f0f5ff; color: #0a5ed6; border: 1px solid #d6e4ff; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 4px;">Sep 1</span> <span style="display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: #f0f5ff; color: #0a5ed6; border: 1px solid #d6e4ff; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 4px;">Sep 2</span> <span style="display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: #f0f5ff; color: #0a5ed6; border: 1px solid #d6e4ff; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 4px;">Sep 3</span> <span style="display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: #f0f5ff; color: #0a5ed6; border: 1px solid #d6e4ff; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 4px;">Sep 5</span> <span style="display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: #f0f5ff; color: #0a5ed6; border: 1px solid #d6e4ff; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 4px;">Sep 6</span> <span style="display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: #f0f5ff; color: #0a5ed6; border: 1px solid #d6e4ff; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 4px;">Sep 7</span> <span style="display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: #f0f5ff; color: #0a5ed6; border: 1px solid #d6e4ff; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 4px;">Sep 8</span> <span style="display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: #f0f5ff; color: #0a5ed6; border: 1px solid #d6e4ff; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 4px;">Sep 9</span> <span style="display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: #f0f5ff; color: #0a5ed6; border: 1px solid #d6e4ff; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 4px;">Sep 10</span> <span style="display: inline-flex; align-items: center; background: #f0f5ff; color: #0a5ed6; border: 1px solid #d6e4ff; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 4px;">Sep 12</span></div>

<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin: 8px 0 18px; color: #121212; line-height: 1.3;">Why This Is Happening</h2>
<blockquote style="margin: 6px 0 24px; padding: 16px 20px; background: #fff7e6; border-left: 3px solid #f5a623; color: #7a4a00; font-size: 15.5px;">The interruptions are caused by <strong style="color: #121212;">government-mandated internet shutdowns in Iraq</strong> and are outside LightNode's control. Network connectivity is expected to resume after each scheduled shutdown period, subject to the actual restoration status of local operators.</blockquote>

<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin: 8px 0 18px; color: #121212; line-height: 1.3;">Recommendations</h2>
<p style="margin: 0 0 24px; font-size: 16px; color: #2a2a2a;">If you are running important services on LightNode's Iraq nodes, please plan accordingly:</p>
<ul style="margin: 0 0 24px 22px; padding: 0;">
<li style="margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 16px;">Avoid critical operations (deployments, migrations, backups) during the daily 11:20 AM &ndash; 12:10 PM (UTC+8) window.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 16px;">Schedule maintenance, batch jobs and data sync tasks outside the affected hours.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 16px;">Expect connectivity to automatically resume after each window, depending on the restoration status of Hulum, Earthlink, and Zain.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 16px;">For mission-critical workloads, consider deploying to a different LightNode region during this period.</li>
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<p style="margin: 0 0 24px; font-size: 16px; color: #2a2a2a;">We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.</p>
<p style="margin: 8px 0 0; font-size: 16px; color: #121212; font-weight: bold;">Team LightNode</p>
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Notice: Temporary Internet Shutdown in Iraq During National Examinations

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<p style="font-size: 13.5px; color: #555a66; margin: 0;">Dedicated IP, root access, NVMe storage and hourly billing. Your server, your rules.</p>
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<h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]" style="text-align: center;"><strong>LightNode API Documentation Is Now Public</strong></h2>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Dear users,</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">To help you integrate and use LightNode services more efficiently, the <strong>API documentation</strong> is now publicly available on our official website.&nbsp;</p>
<h3 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>How to access:</strong></h3>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Visit the <strong>Docs</strong> page on our website to view the API documentation:&nbsp;<br>👉 <a title="LightNode API Doc" href="https://apidoc.lightnode.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LightNode API Doc</a></p>
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<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Notes:</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1️⃣ The documentation covers endpoint descriptions, request parameters, code examples.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2️⃣ To call the API, please first apply for an API Key under&nbsp;<strong>Account &rarr; API Key</strong> in the user console.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3️⃣ The documentation is updated regularly &mdash; we recommend bookmarking it for easy reference.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you have any questions, feel free to reach us via <span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #843fa1;"><strong>Contact us</strong></span> on the website or through the ticket system.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thank you for choosing LightNode!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Team LightNode</span></p>

LightNode API Doc Is Now Public

[Security Notice] Linux Kernel Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Advisory (CVE-2026-31431)

<p class="isSelectedEnd">We&rsquo;re excited to introduce <strong>LightNode Discord Bot Application</strong>&nbsp;&mdash; a fully managed solution designed to make deploying and running Discord bots effortless, scalable, and cost-efficient.</p>
<h2>Build and Run Bots Without the Hassle</h2>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">With LightNode, you no longer need to manage servers, configure environments, or worry about uptime. Simply upload your bot code, deploy in one click, and let the platform handle the rest.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Whether you're building moderation tools, entertainment bots, or automation workflows, LightNode provides a reliable runtime environment so you can focus entirely on development and community engagement.</p>
<h2>Key Features</h2>
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<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>One-Click Deployment</strong><br>Upload your bot package and launch instantly with zero setup complexity.</p>
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<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Managed Infrastructure</strong><br>No server maintenance, no patching, no monitoring overhead.</p>
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<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>High Availability &amp; Auto Scaling</strong><br>Ensure your bot stays online and responsive, even during traffic spikes.</p>
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<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Secure Environment Variables</strong><br>Safely manage your bot token and sensitive data.</p>
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<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Real-Time Logs &amp; Monitoring</strong><br>Debug and track performance directly from the console.</p>
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<h2>Built for Developers and Communities</h2>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">LightNode Discord Bot Hosting is ideal for:</p>
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<p class="isSelectedEnd">Community managers looking to automate server operations</p>
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<p class="isSelectedEnd">Developers building interactive or utility bots</p>
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<p class="isSelectedEnd">Projects requiring stable, always-on bot services</p>
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<h2>Simple Pricing, Maximum Efficiency</h2>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Starting at just <strong>$0.000651/hour</strong> <em>(~$0.016/month)</em>, you can run your Discord bot 24/7 at an extremely low cost.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">No upfront investment. No hidden fees. Only pay for what you use.</p>
<h2>Get Started in Minutes</h2>
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<p class="isSelectedEnd">Create your Discord bot in the Discord Developer Portal</p>
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<p class="isSelectedEnd">Upload your bot code to LightNode</p>
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<p class="isSelectedEnd">Set your environment variables</p>
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<p class="isSelectedEnd">Deploy and go live instantly</p>
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<h2>Start Building Today</h2>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Launch your Discord bot on LightNode and experience a faster, simpler, and more reliable way to bring your ideas to life.</p>
<p>👉 Deploy your bot now and keep your community running 24/7 with ease.</p>

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Iraq government-mandated internet shutdowns may interrupt LightNode Iraq nodes daily (11:30–12:10 UTC+8) on Sep 26 – Oct 12, 2026 — please plan critical operations accordingly.

Iraq Internet Shutdown Notice (Sep 26 – Oct 12, 2026)

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<p><span style="background: #0f7aff; color: #fff; padding: 8px 14px;">Important Notice</span></p>
<p>Dear Valued Customers,</p>
<p>We have been notified by multiple upstream network operators in Iraq that, due to the nationwide examinations, the government will implement scheduled internet shutdowns. The shutdown windows are <strong>11:30 &ndash; 12:10 (UTC+8)</strong> on the dates below, during which network connectivity will be interrupted.</p>
<p><strong>Shutdown Details</strong><br>Time: (UTC+8)&nbsp;<strong>11:30 &ndash; 12:10</strong><br>Duration: ~40 minutes per day<br>Region: Iraq (LightNode Iraq nodes)<br>Cause: Government-mandated shutdown during nationwide examinations</p>
<p><strong>Affected Dates</strong><br><span style="color: #0a5ed6;">Sep 26 (Sat) &middot; Sep 28 (Mon) &middot; Sep 30 (Wed) &middot; Oct 3 (Sat) &middot; Oct 5 (Mon) &middot; Oct 7 (Wed) &middot; Oct 10 (Sat) &middot; Oct 12 (Mon), 2026</span></p>
<p><strong>Affected IP Ranges</strong><br><span style="font: 13px/1.9 Menlo,Consolas,monospace; background: #f1f4fa; padding: 10px 14px; display: inline-block; color: #33405a;">154.93.37.0/24 &middot; 130.94.98.0/24 &middot; 38.60.190.0/24 &middot; 154.93.36.0/25 &middot; 87.84.10.0/24 &middot; 204.3.147.0/24 &middot; 154.93.36.240/28 &middot; 154.203.178.0/24 &middot; 130.94.97.0/24</span></p>
<p><strong>Recommendations</strong></p>
<p><span style="background: #fff7e6; border-left: 3px solid #f5a623; padding: 12px 16px; display: block; color: #7a4a00;">These interruptions are <strong>implemented by the Iraqi government</strong> and are beyond LightNode's control. Connectivity is expected to resume automatically after each shutdown window, subject to the local operators' actual restoration progress.</span></p>
<p>&middot; Avoid critical operations during the shutdown windows (11:30 &ndash; 12:10, UTC+8).<br>&middot; Schedule deployments, migrations and backups outside the affected periods.<br>&middot; If your business requires high continuity, consider migrating critical workloads to another region in advance.<br>&middot; Check the IP ranges above to confirm whether your instance falls within the affected scope.</p>
<p>If you have any questions, please contact the LightNode support team. Thank you for your understanding.</p>
<p><strong>&mdash; Team LightNode</strong></p>
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Iraq Internet Shutdown Notice (Sep 26 – Oct 12, 2026)

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