# User Guide
This document is a guide for Haveno users.
# Running a Local Monero Node
For the best experience using Haveno, it is highly recommended to run your own local Monero node to improve security and responsiveness.
By default, Haveno will automatically connect to a local node if it is detected. Additionally, Haveno will automatically start and connect to your local Monero node if it was last used and is currently offline.
Otherwise, Haveno will connect to a pre-configured remote node, unless manually configured otherwise.
