# Connection node

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Implementation is **REQUIRED**
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This endpoints are needed for Smarts to

* know if merchant communication node is UP and running
* get merchant communication node version

### Implementation

Implement following endpoints

[**Get node version endpoint**](https://developer.smarts.ee/integration/custom-integration/connection-node/get-node-version-endpoint)

[**Get node health endpoint**](https://developer.smarts.ee/integration/custom-integration/connection-node/get-node-health-endpoint)