> ## Documentation Index
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# Methods

**Methods** in the provider portal are the RPC methods (e.g. `eth_blockNumber`, `eth_getLogs`) you support. Configuring methods tells RouteMesh which of your routes can serve which consumer calls.

## **Why methods matter**

* Consumers send RPC requests for specific methods (and chains).
* RouteMesh only routes a method to your nodes if you have declared support for that method and have an active plan covering it.
* Correct method configuration avoids missed opportunities and misrouted requests.

## **Managing methods in the portal**

1. Go to [Provider portal → Methods](https://routeme.sh/app/provider/portal/methods).
2. Add or edit the methods your infrastructure supports per chain/VM as appropriate.
3. Ensure you have [Plans](/provider/plans) and [Nodes](/provider/nodes) that cover those methods so routes become active.

## **Relationship to plans and nodes**

* **Plans** define pricing and scope (chain, method, region, strategy).
* **Methods** declare what you can handle.
* **Nodes** are the actual endpoints that serve traffic.

All three must align for a route to be active and receive traffic.