diff --git a/sample-dapps/solana-action-blinker/README.md b/sample-dapps/solana-action-blinker/README.md
index e67e435..157f8ed 100644
--- a/sample-dapps/solana-action-blinker/README.md
+++ b/sample-dapps/solana-action-blinker/README.md
@@ -37,6 +37,8 @@ bun install
 
 ### Set Environment Variables
 
+Make sure you have a QuickNode endpoint handy--you can get one free [here](https://www.quicknode.com/signup?utm_source=internal&utm_campaign=dapp-examples&utm_content=solana-action-blinker).
+
 - Rename `.env.example` to `.env.local` and update with your QuickNode Solana Node Endpoint.
 - Make sure to update the cluster to ensure your transaction URLs point to the correct explorer (use only of the enum values provided in the `.env.example` file).
 
diff --git a/sample-dapps/solana-token-maker/README.md b/sample-dapps/solana-token-maker/README.md
index 659c3fd..2be04c4 100644
--- a/sample-dapps/solana-token-maker/README.md
+++ b/sample-dapps/solana-token-maker/README.md
@@ -32,6 +32,8 @@ bun install
 
 ### Set Environment Variables
 
+Make sure you have a QuickNode endpoint handy--you can get one free [here](https://www.quicknode.com/signup?utm_source=internal&utm_campaign=dapp-examples&utm_content=token-maker).
+
 - Rename `.env.example` to `.env.local` and update with your QuickNode Solana Node Endpoint and QuickNode IPFS key.
 - Make sure to update the cluster to ensure your transaction URLs point to the correct explorer (use only of the enum values provided in the `.env.example` file).
 - You can use QuickNode's public IPFS Gateway URL or replace it with your own.
diff --git a/sample-dapps/solana-wallet-explorer/README.md b/sample-dapps/solana-wallet-explorer/README.md
index 585a36d..1edb6a2 100644
--- a/sample-dapps/solana-wallet-explorer/README.md
+++ b/sample-dapps/solana-wallet-explorer/README.md
@@ -25,6 +25,8 @@ bun install
 
 ### Set Environment Variables
 
+Make sure you have a QuickNode endpoint handy--you can get one free [here](https://www.quicknode.com/signup?utm_source=internal&utm_campaign=dapp-examples&utm_content=solana-explorer).
+
 Rename `.env.example` to `.env.local` and update with your QuickNode Solana Node Endpoint. Enable the DAS API only if you have enabled the DAS add-on for your QuickNode Solana Node Endpoint.
 
 ```env