# Check The Status

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If you can see something similar in your terminal, CONGRATULATIONS!! Your node is now running and connected to Argochain.

<mark style="color:red;">**Note:**</mark> The blockchain has surpassed 2 million blocks, and syncing may take some time. Please be patient while your node catches up to the latest block.<br>

**It is strongly recommended to use `/var/log/argochain` as your base path to ensure that the data remains persistent.**&#x20;

Use `/var/log/argochain` to ensure log files are preserved during system crashes, enhancing your application's reliability and easing troubleshooting. This practice is essential for tracking events, diagnosing issues, and maintaining operational history.

#### Now you can view the logs and output as directed by the success message in your terminal:

```
tail -f /private/var/log/argochain/node.log
```